Table of Contents Association Business 2008 A/TA Board of Officers & Convention Staff...... 2 Chairman’s Comments...... 4 President’s Message...... 5 Secretary’s Notes...... 5 Association Round-Up...... 6-7 /TANKER QUARTERLY Association & Chapter Contacts...... 72 Volume 16 • Number 4 • Fall 2008

Airlift/Tanker Quarterly is published four Features times a year by the Airlift/Tanker Association, Ms. Carol Mauchline, Secretary, 1338 Pepperidge A Welcome Message from General Lichte...... 8-10 Drive, O’Fallon, IL 62269. Postage paid at Belleville, . Cover Story Subscription rate: $40.00 per year. Change of Delivering Hope...... 13-19 address requires four weeks notice. The Airlift/Tanker Association is a non-profit Airlift/Tanker Hall of Fame...... 22-23 professional organization dedicated to providing 2008 A/TA Hall of Fame Inductee...... 24-27 a forum for people interested in improving the capability of U.S. air mobility forces. Membership 2008 A/TA General Robert E. “Dutch” Huyser Award Winners...... 30-31 in the Airlift/Tanker Association is $40 annually or $110 for three years. Full-time student membership 2008 A/TA Young Leader Award Winners...... 32-41 is $15 per year. Life membership is $500. Corporate 2008 A/TA Gail S. Halvorsen Award Winner...... 42 membership includes five individual memberships and is $1500 per year. Membership dues include a 2008 A/TA Specialized Mission Award Winner...... 44 subscription to Airlift/Tanker Quarterly, and are 2008 A/TA General Ronald Fogelman ASAM Award Winner...... 47 subject to change. Airlift/Tanker Quarterly is published for the 2008 A/TA General P. K. Carlton Award for Valor Winner...... 48 use of subscribers, officers, advisors and members of the Airlift/Tanker Association. The Beat Goes On...... 51-52 The appearance of articles or advertisements, Air Mobility Missions Beyond Baghdad including inserts, in Airlift/Tanker Quarterly does not constitute an endorsement by the Mobility Heritage & Heroes...... 54-55 Airlift/Tanker Association, the Air Mobility On the 60th Anniversay of the Air Force Reserve Command, the Department of the Air Force or the Department of Defense, of the viewpoints, A Salute to the A/TA Industry Partners...... 56-68 products or services mentioned or advertised. News & Views...... 69-70 ©2008. Articles appearing in this publication may not be reprinted, in any form, without prior written approval from the Airlift/Tanker Association. Alphabetical List of Advertisers Airlift/Tanker Quarterly is quarterly news cycle- AAR...... 40 dependent and is distributed as follows: Winter: January / February / March; Spring: April /May/ A/TA Enlisted Education Grant Program...... 11 June; Summer: July/August/September; Fall: October / A/TA...... 71 November / December [actual distribution dates vary]. The copy deadline for submitted stories, articles, AMC Museum (courtesy)...... 49 letters, etc., is as follows: Winter: December 30th; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc...... Back Cover Spring: March 30th; Summer: June 30th; Fall Bombardier Inc...... 50 [Convention Edition]: August 30th. Airlift/Tanker Quarterly accepts advertising Bose Corporation...... 38 for the inside front and back covers for the Coastal Aircraft Parts...... 3 Winter, Spring and Summer Editions; and for throughout the Fall Convention Edition. David Clark Company, Inc...... 46 Derco Aerospace Inc...... 12 EDITORIAL STAFF: FlightSafety International...... Inside Back Cover Gen. , USAF, Retired Chairman (Acting), Board of Officers Friendship Always – German Embassy, Washington, D.C...... 21 Gulfstream...... 53 Mr. Collin R. Bakse Editor and Art Director JBT AeroTech (formerly FMC Technologies)...... 43 Ms. Dawn L. Bakse L3 Communications...... 28 & 29 Editorial and Advertising Coordinator Lockheed Martin Corporation...... 35 Mr. Doug Lynch Northrup Grumman...... 36 & 37 Business Manager Parker Aerospace...... Inside Front Cover Col. Ronald E. Owens, USAF Retired Editorial Advisor Rockwell Collins...... 9 Col. Gregory Cook, USAF Snowball Express (courtesy)...... 16 Public Affairs Coordinator Telephonics...... 45

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A Wealth of Knowledge Chairman’s A letter I received shortly after the Spring edition of A/TQ hit the streets resulted in a story that appears in this edition of the Comments magazine [page 20]. The letter, from Col Clyde J. Downey II, USAF (ret), began by pointing out that the story “The Legacy of the Welcome to the 40th Annual A/TA Convention and Symposium Berlin Airlift Lives On,” sent to A/TQ by the here in Anaheim, CA. We extend our warmest hospitality to our German Embassy in Washington, D.C., did members, our guests and our Industry partners as we “convene” in not include any mention of an important Southern . aspect of that “Legacy.” The letter continued The Annual A/TA Convention and Symposium is where air by relating a wealth of information about the mobility professionals gather once yearly to contribute to and gather efforts to fund, build and dedicate a replica professional and technical knowledge in our critical core missions. of the original Berlin Luftbrücke Memorial, We do this primarily through our comprehensive seminars, panels, located in Berlin, near Rhein-Main AB, in and platform speakers. This deeply-grounded professional core Frankfurt, Germany. The result of those to our Convention is our Symposium, which we co-sponsor with extraordinary efforts stands as a lasting legacy . When combined with our A/TA Awards to the success of the Berlin Airlift and the Gen Walter Kross USAF, Ret Program, woven throughout the Convention and culminating in our tenacity of the brave airmen who contributed Awards Banquet, forms the basis for a truly singular air mobility professional convening. so much to that success. This year, our Convention and Symposium centers around 52 separate speakers, panels, Col Downey’s letter also reminded me, and seminars on subjects ranging from acts of heroism to our air mobility heritage to once again, of the tremendous amount of current operations to intellectual air mobility papers. We’ll hear from our leaders – knowledge about America’s Air Mobility keynoting will be Acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley. And you’ll have the efforts that exists in the collective memory opportunity to hear from – and even question – all our Mobility Air force Commanders of the thousands and thousands of men through our Total Force Leadership Panel. And you’ll hear from even more directly from and women who have been a part of the Air General McNabb, General Lichte, Lt General Stenner, the new Director of the Air National Mobility family – a wealth of knowledge that Guard, and of the Air Force McKinley. can and should be shared. And, the pages of Our Awards program will recognize air mobility’s best over this past year – done A/TQ could be just the place to share it. properly – in front of the broadest possible gathering of their fellows and families – those The mechanics and intracacies of putting who truly understand their achievements and sacrifices – well-deserved recognition. This together a quarterly magazine preclude me year’s Hall of Fame selectee, Major General Robert A. Patterson, personifies and embodies from being able to promise that every story the qualities we honor in our many award winners each year – a dedicated warrior and sent to the magazine will find its way to print, leader who is a quintessential role model for all of us. but I can assure you that should you submit a This year’s theme, “From Berlin to Baghdad and Beyond,” acknowledges air mobility’s story for publication, I will endeavor to find a contribution to our Nation’s freedom – and to all the people of the world who have needed time and place for its inclusion. So, share your America’s help the most when the chips were down. No single endeavor epitomizes how stories – war stories, funny stories, touching America delivers True Hope in dire times than the Berlin Airlift. To commemorate the stories – about your Air Mobility experiences, 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift, this year we will host a “super seminar” in our deeds and actions. Share them with your main speakers’ hall – a panel selected to capture the times and the event as only subject friends, your co-workers, your aqaintenances, matter experts and Berlin Airlift Veterans can do. your family – and share them with A/TQ. Wrapped around the core Symposium activity is the “convening” itself – the Convention Spread the wealth. I look forward to hearing writ large, so to speak. That dynamic of interaction in numerous venues, including our from you. Exhibit Hall where our Industry Partners showcase air mobility-pertinent science and And, speaking of stories about America’s technology deployed and in action today, and in the pipeline for the future. Our Exhibit Air Mobility efforts, this year’s symposium Hall also includes dozens of DoD and USAF organizations that display capabilities worthy schedule is repleat with exciting, substanitive of your professional interest. And then there’s Crud. and informative stories covering the gamut We have a few surprises in the works as well – welcome everyone – and stay with us implicit in this year’s theme: “Air Mobility: through the official Brunch on Sunday – learn while you eat. From Berlin to Baghdad and Beyond.” Seminars covering the historical roots of the Air Mobility mission, current operations and what lies ahead are all on the agenda. Choose carefully – there are so many offerings that it will be impossible to attend them all. In closing, I would like to express my respect and admiration for the men and women who make up this year’s of A/TA award recipients. Every one of these individuals exemplifies the values that all Americans hold dear – integrity, dedication and selflessness. On the Cover: Illustrating the 2008 convention theme “From Berlin to Baghdad and Beyond,” and Thank you all for your service to our great this edition’s cover story “Delivering Hope”, the cover montage for this edition of A/TQ is comprised nation. of the American flag superimposed over three photo panels. The panels feature, respectively, from left to right: Air Mobility assets on the ramp at Templehof Airport during the Berlin Airlift; a C-130 Respectfully, taking off from Baghdad International Airport; and, a C-17 delivering humanitarian aide at a civilian Collin Bakse, editor airport in Tiblisi, Republic of . (Photo Montage by: Collin R. Bakse)

 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 President’s SECRETARY’S NOTES It’s hard to believe that another year has Message passed, and it’s convention time once again. This year’s convention should prove to be very special as we celebrate 60 years since the Berlin Airlift. Hooah air mobility warriors! Welcome to the 40th Annual Also special this year Airlift/Tanker Association Convention and Symposium! Our theme is the chartering of this year “Air Mobility: From Berlin to Baghdad and Beyond” a new chapter – the encourages us to reflect upon and honor our past, current and future Flight Test Chapter warriors. We recognize and appreciate your steady response to the at Edwards AFB CA – “Global War on Terrorism” while also playing the leading role in pro- thanks to a lot of ini- viding humanitarian support around the globe. tiative and hard work It is always wonderful to see old friends and make new ones as our air by Technical Sergeant mobility warriors invade Anaheim, California! Our symposium agenda Dan Halverstadt to is one of the best ever. You will be forced to make some tough choices qualify Edwards as a CMSgt Mark A. Smith as you decide which sessions to attend. This year we are thrilled to chapter. We cannot Ms. Carol Mauchline USAF, Ret honor the selection of Major General (Ret) Bob Patterson into the stress enough that Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame. General Patterson has made many impressive contri- the chapters truly are the lifeblood of this As- butions to the advancement of air mobility and special operations during the past five decades. sociation. It’s you – the members – and your From taking the first C-130 and C-141 aircrews to Red Flag to test airlift concepts and assault ideas, your inputs that guide the direction techniques, to being the first Volant Rodeo Commander to include international teams in of the Airlift/Tanker Association. So please, the competition, to being an instrumental Field Commander as aircrews flew combat airlift get involved – attend chapter meetings, hold missions to Point Salines, during Operation Urgent Fury, to serving as the first 23rd office, volunteer for chapter events, elevate Air Force (Joint Special Operations) Commander; General Patterson has clearly demonstrated your ideas! superior and sustained performance which resulted in a legacy of achievement for air mobility. Speaking of initiative and hard work, we We look forward to recognizing General Bob and Sandy for their many contributions to the air need to remember that this amazing organi- mobility and special operations family and mission as General Patterson is inducted into the zation is run by volunteers – from the Board Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame. of Officers and Advisors to the folks who I would also like to congratulate our 2008 A/TA Award recipients and families of our General work registration, run the crud tournament, Huyser, General Fogleman, General Carlton, Colonel Halvorsen, Young Leadership, Special- and organize the banquet! Also, our conven- ized Mission, and President’s Awards. We are proud of your achievements and look forward to tions could not be the success they are with- recognizing you this week at our convention. out the support of our industry partners. To We recently dedicated the sculpture of our 2007 A/TA Hall of Fame Inductee, the Aeromedical all of them, we extend our utmost gratitude. Evacuation Legacy Team in the Air Mobility Park at Scott AFB, IL. It was a special and proud Hope you enjoy the seminars, the exhib- occasion for all of us to honor our first group into our Hall of Fame. The AE Legacy Team repre- its, the camaraderie, and the sunshine! sents thousands of AE professionals who have conducted this noble mission for America with Carol true compassion and incredible heroism. We are extremely proud, honored, and grateful for your contributions!

The A/TA Board recently held our summer board meeting with the Great Lakes Chapter at Selfridge ARB, Michigan. Special thanks go to BrigGen Michael “Pep” Peplinski, Commander of the 127th and Col Mike Thomas, the 127th Air Refueling Group Commander for hosting the meeting at an Air Reserve Base. I would also like to extend our thanks to CMSgt (Ret) Jim Wilton for his invitation to hold our Board meeting at Selfridge, Capt Joseph Winchester, the Great Lakes Chapter President and Capt Penny Carroll, the 127th Wing Chief of Public Affairs – both who organized a wonderful weekend of events. We would also like to recognize and Future A/TA Convention & thank Mr. Philip Handleman and his wife Mary for hosting a chapter and community social Friday evening at “Sky Ranch” – an amazing, aviation filled, private airstrip, hangar, library, Symposium Locations* and home. Phillip and Mary are strong supporters of national defense, aviation enthusiasts, wonderful Ambassadors for the Air Force, and gracious hosts for this social event. Thanks to everyone in Michigan for a great weekend! 2009...... Opryland, Nashville Lastly, I would like to thank General Norton (Norty) Schwartz and Suzie for their many contributions to our transportation and mobility air force mission and family at U.S. Trans- 2010....Marriott World Center, Orlando portation Command. General Schwartz, you have done a superb job leading and guiding our force and we look forward to your continued leadership in your new role as Chief of Staff of the world’s greatest Air Force! I would also like to thank General Duncan McNabb for his outstand- 2011...... Opryland, Nashville ing leadership as our Air Force Vice Chief of Staff and welcome General McNabb and Linda back to Scott AFB to lead U.S. Transportation Command. I would also like to thank our AMC Commander, General and Chris for their continued leadership and guidance to 2012...... Marriott/Hilton, Anaheim our warriors performing the air mobility mission every day. In closing, many air mobility forces remain deployed serving our country. Our prayers and *Tentative outline of locations. support are with you always. For those of you in Anaheim – enjoy the Convention! God bless Subject to change. you all.

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At the invitation of the Great Lakes Chaper, the A/TA Board of Officers’ sum- mer board meeting was held on 15 and 16 August at Selfridge ARB, Michigan, marking the first time that A/TA Board met at an Air Reserve Base – and the Chapter and Base put on quite an event. On Friday evening, the A/TA Board and Great Lakes chapter executive committee were hosted by Mr. Philip Handleman and his wife Mary for an evening filled with entertainment centered around vintage aircraft, excellent food and great company. After a lengthy bus excursion into the north Oakland County countryside, we arrived at their private airstrip known as the “Sky Ranch,” which has been a bastion of avia- tion, drawing as guests a wide swath of flyers and flying enthusiasts including the Thun- derbirds, Blue Angels, and Golden Knights, famed test pilots, astronauts, fighter aces, and the neighborhood kids who have had their first flights in Philip’s vintage Stea- rman biplane. Philip has been an active pilot for 37 years, and through his award-winning pub- lic television documentaries and his exten- sively published photography, he has cap- tured the hearts of diverse audiences around the world. His photos have graced the U.S. postage stamps commemorating the 50th anniversaries of the Air Force and the Air Force Academy. He has written 20 highly ac- Inset photos: 1 The colonial style hangar at the Sky Ranch. 2 Host Phillip Handleman, world claimed aviation books and scores of maga- renown aviation photographer and author, welcomes the A/TA Board of Officers to the Sky zine articles spanning topics from air racing Ranch. 3 General Kross (left), Chairman of the A/TA thanks hosts Pilliip and Mary Handleman to combat aircraft. As a tireless champion of for their generous hospitality. 4 Vintage aircraft were parked all along the airstrip. Background aeronautics, he successfully fought a land- photo: Vintage aircraft fly close overhead as they depart the field at the end of the event. (A/TA mark case that defined the limits of munici- Photos by Collin Bakse). pal control over airport flight activity. He meeting, BrigGen Michael “Pep” Peplin- craft accident during a flight. He was killed also fostered regulatory protections for us- ski, commander of the 127th Wing and after a crash landing on September 17, 1908, ers of the airspace system in both Michigan Col Mike Thomas the 127th Air Refueling while flying with Orville Wright. and the nation. His service on more than Group commander, addressed the board Following the base’s senior leaders re- 30 civic and charitable boards has included and explained how the Selfridge ARB is one marks the Board held a very productive many years as a member of the Executive of the most diverse and unique military meeting, paying special attention to the Committee of the Selfridge Air National installation in the U.S. The 127th Wing is planning of the Association’s upcoming Guard Base Community Council. host to more than 20 tenant units represent- convention and symposium. Philip is especially proud of having ini- ing every branch of the military, the Coast The Board extends a robust and sincere tiated the legislative effort that resulted in Guard, Border Patrol and the US Customs “Thank You” to retired CMSgt Jim Wilton last year’s award of the Congressional Gold and Border Protection Northern Air and for the invitation to hold a Board meeting Medal to the . In his art- Marine Wing. The wing consists of 1,705 at Selfridge, Capt Joseph Winchester, the istry and his myriad other ways, Philip up- authorized personnel, operating both the F- Great Lakes Chapter president, for attend- holds and conveys the magic, the wonder, 16C and C-130E aircraft, and supports the ing to all the necessary accommodations for and the spirit of flight. requirements of , Air the meeting, and to Capt Penny Carroll, the The A/TA Board and Great Lakes Chap- Mobility Command and Air Force Special 127th Wing Chief of Public Affairs, for act- ter members all feel honored to have been Operations Command. The base is named ing as the POC for the meeting and assuring treated to a truly memorable evening. for U.S. Army 1st Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge, that we all were where we were supposed to On Saturday morning, prior to the Board the first military aviator ever to die in an air- be when we were supposed to be there.

 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 Huyser Chapter

AE Legacy Team A/TA Hall of Fame Sculpture Unveiled at Scott AFB, Illinois The “AE Medallion” sculpture repre- senting the 2007 A/TA Hall of Fame In- ductee group, the AE Legacy Team, was unveiled during a late morning ceremo- ny at Scott AFB, Illinois, on 25 Septem- ber – taking its rightful place alongside Members of the AE Legacy Team, the 2007 Inductees to the A/TA Hall of Fame, flank the “AE the busts of the previous 19 members of Medallion” sculpture at its new location along the A/TA Walk of Fame, Scott AFB, Illinois. the A/TA Hall of Fame. (A/TA Photo by Collin Bakse). Six of the eight members of the AE the A/TA Huyser Chapter, acted as emcee Smith asked all the members of the AE Legacy Team were present for the unveil- for the ceremony. During his opening re- Legacy Team to participate in the “of- ing (pictured L to R): Col. Dennis “Bud” marks, while providing details about the ficial” unveiling. The well received “AE Traynor USAF (ret); Lt. Gen (Dr.) Paul A/TA Walk of Fame, an unexpected gust Medallion” sculpture, by world renown K. Carlton, Jr., USAF (ret); Col. (Dr.) Jay of wind prematurely unveiled the sculp- sculptor (and ret. Air Force Col.) Jerry Johanningman, USAF; Col. Regina Aune ture. After helping to quickly re-veil the McKenna, is a stately addition to the USAF (ret); CMSgt Rodney Crista, USAF; sculpture, Col McCrave introduced Gen- Walk of Fame. and, Col. Robert Brannon, USAF (ret). eral Arthur Lichte, commander AMC. Following the unveiling, Col McCrave Also in attendance were: General During his remarks, Gen Lichte introduced Col Aune who spoke about Arthur Lichte, commander AMC; Gen- thanked the AE community, many of the AE mission being an “Affair of the eral Duncan McNabb, commander whom were in the audience, for their Heart.” She closed by saying “… the AE USTRANSCOM; two members of the hard work and dedication to the mission Legacy Team has been given an honor A/TA Hall of Fame, General Duane – encouraging them to continue the leg- which we hold in trust for the thousands Cassidy, USAF (ret) and MajGen James acy represented by the day’s events. who have and continue to perform the “Bagger” Baginski USAF (ret); several Following the general’s remarks, Col AE mission.” members of the A/TA national Board of McCrave introduced, CMSgt Mark Smith, Following the ceremony at the Walk Officers, as well as many other distin- USAF (ret) who addressed the crowd on of Fame, a large portion of the audience guished visitors. behalf of acting A/TA Chairman Walter joined the Hall of Famers, at a luncheon Col (ret) Jerry McCrave, President of Kross. At the end of his remarks, Chief hosted by the Huyser Chapter.

Rheinland-Pfalz Chapter explained the decision by Gen Fogelman to step aside as Chairman of the Association. The highly decorated 723rd Air Mobility had the distinct pleasure of hosting The Rheinland-Pfalz Chapter at Ramstein Chief Smith during his stay at Ramstein. The , Germany played host to distin- 723d AMS is the Air Mobility Command’s guished guests at its July meeting – guest second largest unit with an astounding 906 speaker Maj Gen Ron Ladnier, the 17th AF assigned personnel. Their commander, Lt Commander, and surprise visitor, retired Col Vernon Lucas, likes to refer to them as CMSgt Mark Smith, President of the A/TA. “the straw that stir’s the Air Mobility Com- mand’s drink!” They are the premier mobil- ity machine in the USAFE theater. The unit was named the 2007 National Defense Transportation Association Unit CMSgt (ret) Mark Smith, A/TA National of the Year Award recipient, the Air Force’s President, talking about flying with then nominee for the 2008 Air Force Association Captain Ladnier, gets a laugh from Gen Citation of Honor Award and was recently Ladnier and the audience during his sur- awarded their second consecutive Air Force prise visit to the Rheinland-Pfalz Chapter in Outstanding Unit Award. The unit was re- July. (Rheinland-Pfalz Photo). cently rated “Excellent” during the Air Mo- Maj Gen Ron Ladnier, 17th AF Commander, bility Command’s Logistics Standardization surpassing those end of year totals in 2008. the guest speaker at the Rheinland-Pfalz and Evaluation Program inspection. The The 723rd AMS is well represented in July meeting, stresses the importance of unit is comprised of an aerial port, mainte- the Rheinland-Pflaz Chapter, as three of good communication during his presenta- nance flight, C-17 Stage, and aero medical their members are on the executive board. tion. (Rheinland-Pfalz Photo). evacuation flight. The unit leads the way with attendance at General Ladnier presented a well received Last year the 723d played a pivotal role in monthly meetings and truly personifies talk about the importance of communica- both Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and the spirit of the Airlift/Tanker Association. tion. Chief Smith talked briefly about flying IRAQI FREEDOM by moving 265,000 passen- CMSgt (ret) Smith could not say enough with Gen (then Captain) Ladnier, presented gers and 100,000 tons of cargo on over 15,000 about the professionalism of the members an update on the 2008 Convention and missions. They are well on their way to of the unit during his visit.

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008  A Welcome Message from General Lichte

Welcome to Anaheim and the 2008 Airlift Tanker Association Convention & Sympo- sium where we celebrate our 40th annual gathering. As always, this is a great opportunity for us to look back on our significant accomplishments over the past year as well as share ideas on how best to address the ever-increasing demand for global reach and mobility for a nation at war. These are exciting times for mobility warriors, and Anaheim is clearly the place to be. However, as in years past, I ask that during our time here our thoughts remain with those who are unable to join us due to their service on the front lines, executing and supporting our great global mobility mission. I extend my utmost thanks and gratitude to your families and each and every one of Gen. Arthur J. Lichte you for your dedication, discipline, and tireless efforts while delivering sovereign op- tions for the defense of the of America. I could not be more proud of this is Commander, Air Mobility mobility force. Without a doubt, air mobility is firmly in the fight. Since September 11, Command, Scott Air Force 2001, mobility Airmen have airlifted more than 10.6 million passengers and over 8 billion Base, Illinois. Air Mobility pounds of cargo in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). During the same period, more than 48,000 Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen have been aeromedically Command’s mission is evacuated in support of the GWOT for both battle and non-battle injuries. On a typical to provide rapid, global day, AMC’s global mobility forces and contracted commercial airlift partners fly about mobility and sustainment 900 sorties and move nearly 4 million pounds of cargo and more than 6,000 passengers. The air mobility team is making real and lasting contributions to the GWOT helping to for America’s armed forces. defeat the enemy’s improvised explosive device (IED) strategy and asymmetric attacks The command also plays through the use of airlift and . One a crucial role in providing possible indicator of this success can be “…as we pause to reflect on the seen in the overall decreased number of importance of the Berlin Airlift humanitarian support movements this at home and around year – 1,914 fewer than required during to our nation, do so knowing the world. The men and 2007. When called upon, our aeromedical that you’re part of “the newest evacuation system is unrivaled anywhere greatest generation” and every women of AMC – active else in the world. They have answered the duty, , call for more than 119,000 patient move- day you’re helping deliver the Air Force Reserve and ments since 2001. Equally significant, our standing promise of hope.” tankers continue to be the critical enabler civilians – provide airlift, of our nation’s ability to project global power and reach and they have transferred more , special air than 9 billion pounds of fuel since September 2001. This past year’s accomplishments mission and aeromedical alone are incredible. In meeting America’s call, you’ve flown nearly 135,000 sorties, trans- ported over 1.7 million passengers and almost 1.3 billion pounds of cargo and transferred evacuation for all of over 413 million pounds of fuel while logging greater than 439,000 flying hours. These America’s armed forces. are staggering figures that are only possible through the miracles our outstanding men and women of the Mobility Air Forces perform daily. On behalf of the men and women of AMC, I would like to thank General Ron Fogleman for his outstanding leadership and service to the association as Chairman from 2004 to 2008. Through his vision, dedication and support the partnership between AMC and A/TA grew and we had fun along the way. We’ll miss General Fogleman tremendously, but I have no doubt he will continue his strong support to the A/TA and to all of our air mobility warriors around the world. I’d also like to personally recognize General Kross for stepping in as the acting Chairman. His leadership has been critical to the continuing strong relationship between AMC and the A/TA. And I simply must thank Chief Smith,

 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 all of the A/TA board members and the entire staff for all the hard more passengers on a single day than were transported during an work that goes into making this convention & symposium the entire month of the Berlin Airlift. absolute success it is year after year. When we speak of the “greatest generation” of Airmen in WWII This year’s theme, From Berlin to Baghdad and Beyond, high- and compare them to today’s “newest greatest generation” it’s fair lights our proud heritage, recognizes our efforts to support today’s to collectively call them heroes. We’re able to accomplish more joint fight and examines what lies ahead. Our theme clearly under- today because we stand on the shoulders of the generations that scores the impact of airlift and the Airmen who provide it – past, have come before us. And just like the Berlin Airlift, today’s heroes present and future. Our mobility forefathers established an incred- are not just AMC aircrews – they’re the total force MAF – Reserv- ible legacy and we pay tribute to their example as we continue to ists, Guardsmen, ground crews, maintainers, air traffic controllers, celebrate the 60th anniversary of the 15 month-long Berlin Airlift logisticians, and many more who provide hope and make miracles through May 2009. By doing so, we honor the heroes of 1948 as happen daily. well as the heroes of 2008 who bring hope to our friends in need So, as we pause to reflect on the importance of the Berlin Airlift around the world. It is through this common bond that we can all to our nation, do so knowing that you’re part of “the newest great- be proud when we look back and truly appreciate the significance est generation” and every day you’re helping deliver the standing of the Berlin Airlift to our modern Mobility Warriors. promise of hope. Today’s promise of hope rests firmly on the cor- As the first “shot” of the , the Berlin Airlift was also nerstone of humanitarian relief provided during the Berlin Airlift. the first major challenge for our Air Force, still in its infancy at The spirit of hope is a commitment to uniting forces and resources the start of the Soviet blockade. In fact, the ink was still drying to deter aggression and uphold democracy anywhere in the world. on the executive orders that established the Air Force and Military Clearly, the benchmark has been set to never, ever, give up on Air Transport Service when we began what became the largest hu- mankind in times of need no matter what the political or military manitarian relief operation ever in terms of the sustained sortie situation may be. The commitment to work together during times rate and number of aircraft dedicated. The Berlin Airlift immedi- of peace and during times of war, the need to provide for the free- ately established global airlift as a valid U.S. foreign policy option dom and hope of the human spirit will forever be a priority. It’s by showing the world the impact it could have in determining you, our total force Airmen, who are today’s heroes. You are the the outcome of a conflict without ever firing a single shot. But it’s ones who continue to deliver the spirit of hope around the world the Berlin Airlift’s position as a record-setting humanitarian relief – and that hasn’t changed! That spirit of hope is alive and well effort that captures the hearts and minds of generations of Ameri- today, and will be forever, because of the work you do every day. cans and Berliners alike…even today! What perhaps has changed is the routine nature in which you This past June, I visited Berlin and had the honor to spend time provide humanitarian relief at home and abroad while simultane- with some of the brave “Berliners” as we jointly kicked off the ously conducting combat missions around the world, all without celebration. As we departed Frankfurt, on a flight path very similar faltering. Air mobility clearly has an impact that the world can to those flown during the 15-month airlift campaign, I was struck see – and it’s in the headlines every day. The recent movement of by the profound emotion of hope. Hope then, not only for the combat troops from to Georgia and then the quick delivery of Berliners trying to survive the repression of the , but humanitarian aid into Tbilisi is a vivid illustration of the impact as a pilot, I also felt the hope of the allied airmen wanting to com- air mobility can have. In fact, there are many interesting similari- plete their mission to save individuals, families, villages, the city ties of the Berlin Airlift of 60 years ago and this modern-day op- of Berlin and the whole of the German people. The hope offered eration. The time and places are different, but we, in many ways, then was apparent to every man, woman and child in the world to seem to be repeating history. Once again, we are employing airlift include the Soviet military and Joseph Stalin’s regime. It was this to relieve a population that is struggling for democracy and whose hope that planted the seed of doubt in the mind of Stalin as he security is in jeopardy. Once again, we transit specific airspace witnessed the persistence of the monumental effort. corridors to rescue a city whose conventional supply routes have While many talk about the “greatest generation” in WWII, I been cut off. And once again, America will leverage her mobility am proud to say the “newest greatest generation” is serving in warriors to stand by her friends and deliver humanitarian aid in uniform today. There are many parallels to be found between the their hour of need. We are watching these events unfold before Berlin Airlift and operations today. During the Berlin Airlift, they our eyes – you’re all part of history in the making. You continue flew about 900 sorties per day. Today, mobility forces fly roughly the legacy of our founding fathers by providing the clenched fist 900 sorties per day worldwide – about one departure every 90 sec- of global reach for our nation’s leaders, and the outstretched hand onds. During the Berlin Airlift, Americans hauled about 8 million of hope to those in need. You provide Unrivaled Global Reach for pounds of cargo per day over an average distance of 500 miles. America…Always. Today, in support of the GWOT, we haul over 4 million pounds I’m excited about what we will do for our Air Force and for the of cargo per day. The distance, however, now averages over 3,500 joint warfighter over the coming years. Thank you for what you miles and we’re transporting 100% of the passengers traveling to have done and what is yet to be done – for our Air Force – for the and from the theater. Amazingly, today’s mobility Airmen airlift joint warfighter – and for our nation.

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Cover Story

In our Air Force’s 61-year history, Airmen repeatedly have been called upon to defend the cause of freedom in the air and on unfamiliar terrain around the world. Whatever the conflict, natural disaster or crisis, Airmen have answered the call and performed their missions with incredible courage and distinction. Their consistent example of excellence and dedication is our treasured heritage. Mobility Airmen share in the proud legacy of our nation’s defense throughout the history of manned flight. Through air mobility, our nation can extend an out-stretched hand of compassion to those in need, or a clenched fist to those who threaten our freedom. The air mobility legacy is visible all around us – from the Air Force’s first challenge 60 years ago, the Berlin Airlift, to the relief efforts after natural disasters in our country and around the world, to today’s daily engagement in the Global War on Terror. The Berlin Airlift and the long list of operations that followed are each a significant piece of Air Force history. Our legacy of successful delivery of our nation’s might, or its assistance, set the standard for the modern Air Force. As Colonel Gail Halvorsen, the storied “Candy Bomber” of the Berlin Airlift said, “Today, Air Mobility Command travels faster, farther and with a greater load. But one thing hasn’t changed since 1948: The Airmen and their attitudes. They con- tinue to exemplify integrity, service before self and excellence in all we do.” Indeed, today’s Airmen are remarkable. Through careful attention to detail, ingenuity, flexibility and a keen mission focus, we prove our value to our joint partners, allies and nation. The positive impact of the talent and spirit of Airmen is displayed daily around the world -- it’s an identity we proudly claim through our character and daily performance. Through your daily mission success, we honor the legacy of those great mobility Airmen from the past and set an uplifting and high standard for future mobility Airmen. I am encouraged by our Air Force’s boundless horizons and look forward to serving alongside you to deliver excellence through global reach for our nation. —General Arthur J. Lichte Commander, Air Mobility Command

The mission of America’s Air Mobility forces is, and always has been, to provide rapid, mobility and sustainment for America’s armed forces, as well as to play a crucial role in providing humanitarian support at home and around the world. In both instances, one of the first thing to be delivered isHope …

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 13 Delivering HOPE By Colonel John E. Michel

“Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good.” —Vaclav Havel

On December 26, 2004, an undersea earthquake triggered a massive Hope Makes a Difference tsunami that resulted in the loss of more than 230,000 people along Repeatedly throughout history we are reminded that the ability the coasts bordering the Indian Ocean. The earthquake was reported to generate Hope is one of the greatest force multipliers known to to be the longest duration of faulting ever observed, and was large mankind. Be it on battlefields or boardrooms, in distant lands or enough that it caused the entire planet to vibrate as much as half across the street, the ability to foster Hope in the midst of trying an inch. In the midst of such a historic circumstances is often the difference event, perhaps it’s only fitting that this between success and failure; between tragedy was answered with a massive achieving an acceptable outcome and global outpouring of charity resulting exceptional performance; and sometimes, in the largest humanitarian effort ever even the difference between life and undertaken. death. Within hours of the disaster, In our Air Force, and especially in Indonesian Prime Minister Thaksin Air Mobility Command, we have been Shinawatra enthusiastically accepted privileged to be on the cutting edge an offer of assistance from the United of Delivering Hope across the globe States. Within days, a regional command since 1947; the very year we became a center had been established at the air separate service. But Delivering Hope and base in Utapao, where military improving circumstances for one another teams from nine nations managed the where and when we can, is still a message largest military operation in Asia since Airmen from Yokota AB, , load a C-130 Hercules with lost on all too many. the . mission-support materials on 28 December 2004. The Air- My goal with this article is to help While scores of countries and men were deploying to Thailand to support relief efforts change that. international organizations participated after an earthquake and tsunamis devastated coastal re- Throughout the course of this brief in the response effort, it was the U.S. gions of the Indian Ocean on 26 Deember. They helped article my intent is to provide a broad Defense Department that played the establish a forward-operating base and assess the needs overview of the numerous operations largest role in immediately responding for additional relief efforts in the region. (U.S. Air Force we’ve been privileged to support. to the catastrophe. In fact, at the height photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Thomas) Operations that have helped stabilize of the relief effort, over 16,000 U.S. military personnel were deployed regions following wars; operations that have provided nourishment throughout the area, bringing to bear the U.S. military’s unique following famines; operations that have saved lives following natural capabilities and significant capacity to bring relief, save lives, and disasters; but perhaps most importantly, operations designed to bring deliver Hope to our neighbors a half-world away. an end to human suffering. An active acknowledgement of how we in Throughout the effected area, more than two dozen U.S. ships, America believe every life has value. No matter where on the planet scores of helicopters and over 100 U.S. fixed-wing aircraft, including that life may reside. C-130s, C-5s and C-17s from Air Mobility Command, flew hundreds Isn’t that what Hope is all about? of missions shuttling much-needed relief supplies and equipment I think so. into and throughout the affected regions. In Indonesia, which bore But before I launch into a brief historical survey of the many the brunt of the damage, the first fresh water many survivors saw was humanitarian operations we in the Mobility Air Forces have delivered by U.S. military units that rushed to the region even before supported the last six decades, let’s begin by clarifying what Hope is the full extent of the damage was known. and what it isn’t. All told, within two months of the disaster the U.S. military delivered over 24 million pounds of relief supplies and equipment What is Hope? valued at over $1 billion. Paradoxically, the single most lethal military If you look in the dictionary, you’d find Hope defined as: looking force ever known to mankind was the same force used to deliver forward to with confidence or expectation; the desire & search for a Hope faster and farther than had ever been achieved in history. A future good, difficult but not impossible to attain; one who, or that vivid reminder to us all that one of the greatest things leaders do, which, gives Hope, furnishes ground of expectation, or promises be it in homes, schools, workplaces, worship spaces, or even on the desired good. world-stage, is to do all in their power to transform even the darkest If you look closely, you’ll find these definitions have at least one of circumstances into the most promising of possibilities. thing in common. Namely, they describe Hope as something one

14 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 seeks, one expects, and ultimately, one achieves when they choose to to demonstrate an immense capability and tireless dedication to look forward instead of backward. airlifting supplies and personnel where they’re needed, when they’re This forward looking perspective reflects an enlarged capacity to needed...to people in need of help anywhere on the globe. remain open to future possibilities. To envision a positive outcome Ours is indeed a proud history of making the promise of Hope real in the face of uncertainty as well as the ability to creatively construct for others. a path that allows us to achieve something meaningful with our lives. Hope differs from optimism in that Hope does not arise from The Beginnings of Humanitarian Airlift simply being told to be a positive thinker, a person who perpetually Our nation’s involvements in humanitarian operations are part of sees the glass “half full.” Instead, Hope can be a well-established tradition dating back more distinguished from sheer optimism in that Hope “Where there is no hope in than three-quarters of a century to the early seeks to bring reality into sharp focus, vice veil the future, there is no power days of military flight. From our roots as the it with distorted perceptions or ungrounded Army Air Corps, our nation’s first Airmen thought patterns. It is hope that gives us the in the present.” recognized early on aviation’s potential for fortitude to deal with current reality and the —John Maxwell alleviating the effects of both natural and clarity of purpose to move forward toward our man-made disasters. As early as September desired futures. 1919, Army Air Service planes from , Thus, Hope is nothing less than an attitude built upon the choice , dropped food supplies to marooned flood victims along the Rio to willingly pursue a better end than current circumstances would Grande. On several occasions during the 1920s, American aviators suggest were likely. It is an attitude that serves to transform present bombed their own country-for good cause, delivering ordnance pain into collective gain…an attitude that flows from both our heads against ice jams in the frozen Delaware, Platte, and Susquehanna and our hearts. And, in the case of America, Delivering Hope reflects rivers to prevent flooding, save bridges, and restore navigation. A our nation’s commitment to living up to its responsibility as the most decade later, in March 1929, airplanes from Maxwell Field, , blessed nation in history. delivered 27 tons of food and other supplies to flood victims in the And step up we have! southern part of the state, while Air Corps bombers three years later dropped supplies to Navajo Indians who had become snowbound by Our Legacy of Delivering Hope severe blizzards in . Airpower, though in its infancy, proved a Some would argue that the defining challenges of the twentieth powerful tool to alleviate suffering and positively shape outcomes. century ended the day the Berlin Wall fell in 1989. Still others tell 1941 marked our nation’s involvement in World War II. Again, for us that the attacks of September 11, 2001, represented the first the second time in two decades, America found itself at war this time, great challenge of the twenty-first century. Almost overnight, old fighting against enemies in Asia and simultaneously. For four assumptions about conflict between nation-states fell away and the long years our military forces were called upon to deliver decisive world itself became a battlefield. The enemies of freedom, those who combat power. However, as the war came to a close in the fall of wish to force their distorted, extremist view of Islam upon the world, 1945, it became clear we would also be called on to deliver the softer have made it clear they are a very real, immensely serious threat to all elements of power. Power that helps others begin to heal…power that freedom loving people on the globe. helps others rediscover hope. To counter this threat, our military continues to build a strong In the face of the massive destruction caused by World War II, in defense, while pursuing a vigorous offense. We know from our past which 85 million people were killed and another 60 million rendered experiences this is how wars are won and how walls come down. We homeless, the world turned to the Army Air Corps for relief. In know we have to be willing and able to take the fight to the enemy if virtually every corner of the globe, staggering numbers of displaced civil society is going to triumph over chaos, just as we know building needed food and medical relief…and America once again delivered. a lasting peace can only be achieved by building on strength, not focusing on weakness. Prelude to the Cold War And above all, we know you can only defeat an enemy through Shortly after the defeat of the Axis powers, fundamental differences determined action. Intent alone does not win battles, much less between the United States and the Soviet Union in ideology, wars. economics, and foreign policy came into sharp focus. Almost But what if that enemy isn’t a nation state, a dangerous people immediately after the war ended, the two powers entered a period of group, or even a different ideology? What if the enemy is something international tension we know today as the Cold War. as indiscriminate as hunger, natural disasters, poverty, or sickness? By 1947, a Soviet-backed civil war in and rapid expansion How do you fight such enemies as pain, fear, of communist rhetoric across Europe made it and hopelessness? How do you help build a “A leader is a dealer in hope.” clear to the United States that a plan was needed world where the despair that contributes to to blunt the widening appeal of communism. —Napoleon Bonaparte the creation of teenage suicide bombers is The result was the Marshall Plan, which at overwhelmed by the promise of Hope? A world the time was the single largest reconstruction where those in greatest need are given the opportunity to pursue a effort ever undertaken. Additionally, America responded to the better future than their current circumstances would suggest were expanding Soviet threat by extensively reorganizing the Defense possible? Department. It was during this period, in September 1947, that the Quite simply, you keep doing what the Air Force has done so U.S. Air Force emerged as an independent service. Airpower had fully well for the last eight decades. You respond with efforts such come into its own. as—Operation Vittles, Operations Babylift, Operations New Life, Six months later, Soviet-backed communist forces seized power in Provide Comfort, Provide Hope, Provide Promise, Provide Relief, Czechoslovakia and by June of 1948, the Soviet Union tried to sever Restore Hope, Operation Sustain Hope, Operation Shining Hope, Berlin from the Western powers. The fragile agreement amongst the Operation Enduring Freedom, and a host of others--operations with allies of World War II was no more, and the fight to sustain an island compassionate codenames signifying our nation’s determination to of democracy in a swelling sea of communism ensued. Though less alleviate the suffering of those less fortunate than ourselves. than a year old at the time, our Air Force was given the task of saving Against the backdrop of an ever “flattening” world, our Air Force, Berlin, and Operation Vittles was launched. and in particular Air Mobility Command and its predecessors, continue During the course of the next 15 months, more than 400 American

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 15 ADVERTISEMENT COURTESY A/TA and allied aircraft flew nearly 190,000 flights, shuttling more than Over the course of the next several months, Air Force cargo planes 1,783,000 tons of food, medicine, coal, and other supplies into the delivered tons of supplies to support the numerous refugee camps western sector of the capital city. By September 1949, the Soviet and transported more than 10,000 people from Europe to new homes Union finally conceded that its blockade had failed. Airpower in the United States. had carried the day. However, the largest humanitarian effort ever When a series of massive earthquakes struck Chile in May of 1960, undertaken at the time not only saved eight thousand people were left dead the city, it demonstrated to the world or missing, 5,500 were injured, and America’s unprecedented global reach and more than 240,000 were left homeless. unwavering commitment to delivering Immediately, Chile requested American hope…where and when it must in the assistance, and the nation responded name of freedom and justice. by delivering more than 1,000 tons of After the crisis over Berlin, Cold War disaster relief equipment and supplies tensions continued to mount and in June to the beleaguered country, in an 1950, , supplied with arms operation appropriately called the and encouraged by the Soviets, invaded “Amigos Airlift.” . Again, America found itself Over the course of the next five at war. President Truman sent United years, America responded to the needs States forces to defend the South, and of numerous nations, including Peru, the United Nations called on its members Pakistan, Cambodia, Iran, and South to help repel the communist attack. Vietnam. However, the Air Force was Following a daring counteroffensive, the also called upon to support several UN command managed to negate the During the course of the Berlin Airlift, known as “Operation important domestic missions. These North Koreans’ earlier gains, but after the Vittles,” more than 400 American and allied aircraft flew included operations to aid victims of Chinese came to their aid, the fighting nearly 190,000 flights, shuttling more than 1,783,000 an earthquake in Anchorage, , in Korea quickly ground to a stalemate. tons of food, medicine, coal, and other supplies into the as well as support to flood victims in In 1953, an armistice was agreed to that western sector of the capital city. (USAAC file photo). California and Oregon. In all, thousands remains in effect today, more than five decades later. However, what of tons of relief supplies flowed into the hands of people who had lost many don’t know is that in the midst of the conflict with North everything; another reminder of the power of airlift to deliver hope Korea, America undertook one of the most dramatic humanitarian when and where it is needed most. airlift efforts ever in the . A year earlier in 1952, 3,700 Islamic pilgrims en route to Mecca The Vietnam Years for their annual pilgrimage became stranded in Beirut, Lebanon, Over the course of the next ten years, the United States found after local transportation systems failed. itself embroiled in an increasingly unpopular Thirteen Air Force C-54s were immediately war half a world away in . dispatched to fly these pilgrims to the holy “Without hope the soul dies. During this period the Air Force undertook city and, because of airpowers inherent speed I can live on thin not only extensive combat operations, but and flexibility, these Muslim men, women, rations but not without hope.” also numerous humanitarian airlift missions and children were able to arrive in time for across the Asian continent, including support —Tim Chopp, 60-year old Berliner who caught their religious observances. This effort won to Pakistan and India. However, as combat a Hershey-Bar laden parachute in 1948 America considerable goodwill among Arabs activities intensified in Vietnam, so did the and served as yet another example of just need to provide help to those displaced by how far our nation will go to answer the call for assistance where it the escalating violence in the country. In fact, American cargo aircraft can, when it can. conducted hundreds of evacuations and relocations, moving tens of In the summer of 1953, Military Air Transport Service aircraft, thousand of refugees out of harms way. the precursor to and today’s Air Mobility America’s involvement in Southeast Asia came to a tragic end Command, responded to several natural disasters in the Pacific Rim, during the spring of 1975 when Saigon, the capital of the U.S. delivering more than 157 tons of relief cargo including helicopters, supported regime, collapsed. The collapse resulted in a last-ditch water purification equipment, electric generators, bedding, food, massive evacuation of tens of thousands of refugees, most of which clothing, and medicine to stricken islands. This effort was particularly eventually settled in the United States. No fewer than forty aircraft significant as it demonstrated the commitment of the United States participated in the emergency missions at the end of the war, in what to the welfare of Japan, which less than a decade earlier had been its remains some of the most storied airlift efforts ever undertaken. adversary in World War II. Post Vietnam through the The Inter-War Years Following the Vietnam War, the scope and scale of humanitarian Between the Korean and Vietnam wars, the U.S. Air Force flew airlift operations continued to expand, especially in large continents numerous humanitarian airlift missions, prompted primarily by like Africa and Asia. As the plight of many on the African continent a slew of natural disasters. In 1954, when India and East Pakistan began to become increasingly publicized across the world, new calls were ravaged by a series of floods, American cargo planes transported for action were heard. And again, America stepped up, sending medical supplies, bedding, food, clothing, and other items to the Military Airlift Command aircraft to the Sahel region, just south of stricken region. A year later, airlifters were called upon to conduct the Sahara, to alleviate the suffering caused by widespread drought one of its most unusual humanitarian missions, flying 25 Japanese and famine. Over the course of many months, U.S. Air Force planes women, victims of the bombing of , to New York for plastic delivered massive quantities of food to millions of hungry Africans, surgry. most of which were children. In a massive region where one of the In 1956, an anti-communist rebellion in Hungary spurred the greatest enemies is distance, airlift provided a superb medium to Soviets to respond with massive force. As a result, thousands of rapidly and effectively respond to the greatest of challenges. refugees spilled into , Austria, and Switzerland. Two of our nation’s largest humanitarian airlift operations to

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 17 Africa during this period were Authentic Assistance in 1973 and King earthquake in 1994. been placed on hold. In fact, the last couple of years have presented Hope Changes Things Grain in 1974. In both instances, more than 18,000 tons of food was Over the next five years, the men and women of AMC continued daunting opportunities to respond to some of Mother Nature’s most In this brief history of Air Mobility Command’s legacy of providing delivered to Mali, Chad, and Mauritania after severe drought and delivering hope whenever and wherever needed. In June 1997, dramatic events. relief across the globe serves as a powerful reminder of the power famine. As well, fleets of C-130s distributed rice, wheat, flour, and an AMC crew flew the th500 mission of Operation Provide Hope, Since 2005, devastating earthquakes in India, Iran, Algeria, and of hope to act as an enabling force for people faced with the most powdered milk to villages in the Sahel region. Despite encountering providing humanitarian support to former Soviet states. Later that year Pakistan have claimed tens of thousand of lives and left scores more overwhelming of obstacles. Together, we’ve discovered how hope multiple maintenance problems due to the extreme heat, constant in December, crews were called upon to fly relief missions into New without the basic requirements such as shelter, food, clean water, or delivered everyday is a reminder to the world that sometimes the dust, poor fuel, and rocky runways, the cargo carriers were able to Mexico reminiscent of one of the earliest humanitarian operations medicine. Yet, often within hours of learning of these events, AMC greatest power a nation can wield is not necessarily the power to provide much needed supplies to famine victims in 1949 called Operation Haylift; airdropping 50,000 has continued to posture people and maim or kill, damage or destroy, but over a period of about two years. The hope of a “He who has hope has pounds of hay to cattle stranded in the southeastern resources to do what we do best… “Just as despair can come to one only from the power to save or to heal--the new life made possible for thousands because of our everything.” portion of the state after a winter blizzard. save lives and mitigate suffering. other human beings, hope, too, can be power to repair and rebuild. country’s commitment to fight for those unable to In September 1998, AMC conducted one of Nowhere was this clearer than in our For years psychologists —Arabian Proverb fight for themselves. the most unusual and notable humanitarian own nation following Hurricanes given to one only by other human beings.” have said that hope is the impetus During the Iranian revolution of 1978-1979 that operations when they flew Keiko, an Orca killer Katrina, Rita and Wilma. —Elie Weisel for someone to better cope with ousted the pro-west Shah, more than 100 strategic airlifters were called whale and star of the movie Free Willy, from Oregon to Iceland; When Hurricane Katrina uncertainty in pursuit of future on to evacuate nearly 6,000 Americans from the rapidly deteriorating an 8,630 mile 10-hour non-stop flight! Just one year later, on devastated and on 29 August 2005, resulting in possibilities. It is hope that energizes people to journey into an nation. Years later, an even larger airlift effort was mounted to aid April 3, 1999, Air Mobility Command was called upon to support massive damage to the city of New Orleans that left tens of thousands undefined future. It is Hope that enables us to forge forward, not Afghan refugees fleeing to Pakistan after the Soviet Union invaded Joint Task Force Shining Hope, an operation that delivered 10,000 stranded, hungry and without shelter, again Air Mobility Command because we have all the answers, but because hope allows us to trust their country. In just twenty-four months, more than 400 tons of NATO troops to support humanitarian relief efforts for refugees was at the forefront of relief efforts. Within hours of the storm’s that the answers will be revealed in time. In other words, Hope offers relief supplies were delivered and more than 400 injured war victims forced to flee from their homes following the Serb expulsion of passage, Air Mobility Command Contingency Response Elements a real chance for a better end. It allows us to overcome hurdles we were evacuated to various nations for medical treatment. By the end ethnic Albanians from Kosovo. were working to open airfields so the flow of relief workers and could not otherwise endure and in doing so, moves us into a space of 1991, the Military Airlift Command had flown an excess of 100 As the world entered the new millennium with great apprehension supplies could begin to ease suffering. where true healing and growth can occur...a space where Hope’s missions in support of Afghan refugees alone. ending with a sigh of relief, the men and women of AMC ended the Over the course of just several weeks, scores of flights airlifted greatest enemy fear, can be overwhelmingly defeated. year flying to no less than 20 countries to include; Bolivia, Canada, displaced persons and patients from the disaster area to other parts Thus, making the choice to focus on Hope instead of fear is what The Turbulent Nineties Bulgaria, China, Ecuador, Kenya, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, , of the country for housing and medical treatment. Additionally, gives us the strength to step up to life’s greatest challenges. Whether On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded , its small neighbor to the and Mozambique. the Air Force transported emergency personnel to New Orleans it’s the victims of Hurricane Katrina, the Indonesian tsunami, the south. Five months later, after Saddam Hussein refused to end the and surrounding parishes, including medical and communications war in Vietnam, or those caught up in the struggle to save Berlin, illegal occupation of Kuwait, Operation Desert Storm was launched. A War of Hearts & Mnds specialists, engineers, and armed troops. In all, USAF aircraft moved it was Hope that empowered them to overcome despair in the face Over 40 nations combined to mount a remarkably successful The year 2001 witnessed an event few Americans thought possible over 30,000 Air National Guard passengers, 5,414 Air Force Reservists of destruction. It was Hope that enabled them to temper fear in campaign against Iraqi forces, defeating them and changed the face of the world forever! On 11 and almost 44,000 Joint Task Force the midst of the tempest. It was Hope, in less than 43 days. However, Saddam Hussein “Hope is adversity’s most September 2001, terrorists struck America on our support personnel in support of Katrina “There can be hope only for a society delivered on U.S. military aircraft that remained in power and within a month of the beautiful song.” home soil destroying the twin towers of the World relief operations. Additionally, more which acts as one big family, not as raised people’s spirits, mobilized their war’s end, his forces brutally crushed a rebellion Trade Center, destroying a portion of the Pentagon, than 2,600 patients were air-evacuated energy, and engaged their hearts so they —John Michel of the within his own country. America and crashing an aircraft into a field in to medical facilities across the country, many separate ones.” could continue to move toward a more again stepped up to the massive need created by following a failed plot to crash the aircraft into the while Air Force personnel treated 16,714 —Anwar el Sadat desirable future. this tragedy, launching Operation Provide Comfort. Over the course . These events subsequently led to the Global War on patients at New Orleans Airport. Remember, Hope does the same thing of four months, U.S. Air Force aircraft delivered nearly 40,000 tons of Terrorism (GWOT), which include Operations Enduring Freedom in In the wake of widespread despair and destruction, the U.S. Air for us today…Hope changes things. In fact, it’s the only thing that relief supplies to Kurdish refugees in northern Iraq and moved more Afghanistan and Iraqi Freedom. Though America was now at war, we Force and its Department of Defense counterparts mounted the ever really has. than 14,000 displaced people out of harms way. quickly discovered it wasn’t a war confined to expending bullets and largest deployment of military forces in support of civil missions in What a privilege it is that we, the men and women of Air Mobility 1992 saw the inactivation of the Military Airlift Command (MAC) bombs, but equally to winning hearts and minds. our nation’s history. Together, federal, state, and local governments, Command, can deliver Hope…24/7/365…where it’s needed…when and the activation of Air Mobility Command (AMC). Although Since the beginning of the hostilities in both Afghanistan and Iraq, working with international and civilian partners, once again delivered it’s needed. the Military Airlift Command entered the pages of history, its long humanitarian airlift efforts in the battle area of responsibility (AOR) hope to hundreds of thousands of fellow American. But then again, isn’t that what leaders do? standing mission of supporting worldwide humanitarian relief have proven very successful at both supporting the fight and building In 2006, Air Mobility Command was again called upon to remove activities continued; in fact, it intensified. the peace. As our conventional Armed Forces remain engaged with people from harms way. This time it was part of a coordinated effort In June 1992, Air Mobility Command flew its first Provide Hope the enemy, so too do the men and women of AMC. Flying hundreds of to safely evacuate American workers and tourists trapped in an AUTHOR’S NOTE: sortie into Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Less than a year later in May 1993 sorties into the AOR delivering everything from food, medicine, toys, escalating crisis in Lebanon. In addition to delivering humanitarian I would like to recognize Dr. Dan Haulman for his many contribu- AMC had operated 109 missions, transporting over 2,438 tons of building materials, and other humanitarian supplies, the members supplies to those local nationals caught up in the crisis, Air Mobility tions to this paper and for his long standing commitment to the men relief supplies. In July 1992, AMC flew its first Operation Provide of Air Mobility Command are helping reframe the way many former Command airlifted scores of personnel safely back to the United and women of Air Mobility Command. Promise sortie into Sarajevo, Bosnia. Operation Provide Promise, a “enemies” perceive the U.S. and its allies. States. Once again demonstrating that the global reach of America’s Colonel John E. Michel is Commander of the 319th Air Refueling United Nations sponsored relief effort, concluded three-and-a-half Day after day, on a variety of airframes in a host of locations, Air Forces are unprecedented in scope, size, and speed. Wing, Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND. Colonel Michel is a 1987 grad- years later, but not before AMC aircraft we in the Air Force are afforded the During the fall of 2007, Air Mobility uate of Southwest Texas State University flew more than one-third of the 13,000 “Hope is knowing that people, like kites, privilege of extending hope to others Command aircraft and crews engaged in “We must accept finite sorties that delivered over 160,000 metric less fortunate than ourselves–in essence flying missions into California to assist and a 2008 graduate of Bakke Graduate tons of relief supplies. are made to be lifted up.” making deposits of good will that hold with the fires that forced more than disappointment, but we must never University, where he earned a Doctoral In the first four years of the newly —Anonymous the very real promise of netting long 500,000 people to evacuate their homes lose infinite hope.” degree in Transformational Leadership activated AMC, the men and women term systemic change—the only kind in advance of the rapidly expanding —Martin Luther King studies. He has served in a number of of the command flew humanitarian of change that can bring about lasting threat. Fueled by aggressive Santa Ana command and staff assignments, in- missions into no less than 25 countries to include; Somalia, Belarus, solutions to deep rooted problems. Everyday, as we in AMC winds, the wildfire killed at least seven cluding United States Transportation Armenia, Cambodia, Nepal, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zaire, Mongolia, support the GWOT in our unique way we remind the world of people and destroyed billions of dollars in property, serving as yet Command Liaison to NORAD-USNORTHCOM, Chief, Rated Staff Croatia, and Vietnam to name a few. However, these efforts were not our long standing commitment to make the world a better place another vivid reminder that saving lives and mitigating suffering is a Assignments and Deputy for Senior Officer Matters, Headquarters merely focused on far away countries; AMC was also called upon to through the power of humanitarian airlift. The kind of airlift that job that’s never done. Air Mobility Command, and Deputy Director, Air, CENTCOM Deploy- support dozens of humanitarian operations right here in the United has helped shaped hearts and minds for over six decades! As of June 2008, America’s gray tails are once again delivering States. In 1992, following Hurricane Andrew, which leveled parts hope to devastated regions a half-world away, providing medical ment and Distribution Operations Center (CDDOC). He has com- of , AMC flew 724 missions delivering over 21,000 tons of A Dynamic 21st Century Challenge supplies, food and equipment to the men, women, and children manded a Tanker Squadron and an Expeditionary Operations Group relief supplies. We were also called upon to assist with relief efforts Since the GWOT began, much energy and attention has of Myanmar and China. Again, doing what we can, when we can, in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM in after Hurricane Iniki; in Iowa, Illinois, and after appropriately been focused on prosecuting and winning this war. where we can to live out our belief that every life has value. No and is a command pilot with over 3,300 hours in the C-17A, C-5A/B, massive flooding occurred; and in California after the devastating However, the other calls for help from across the globe have not matter where on the planet that life may reside. KC-135R/RT, C-21A, T-37B & T-38A.

18 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 Africa during this period were Authentic Assistance in 1973 and King earthquake in 1994. been placed on hold. In fact, the last couple of years have presented Hope Changes Things Grain in 1974. In both instances, more than 18,000 tons of food was Over the next five years, the men and women of AMC continued daunting opportunities to respond to some of Mother Nature’s most In this brief history of Air Mobility Command’s legacy of providing delivered to Mali, Chad, and Mauritania after severe drought and delivering hope whenever and wherever needed. In June 1997, dramatic events. relief across the globe serves as a powerful reminder of the power famine. As well, fleets of C-130s distributed rice, wheat, flour, and an AMC crew flew the th500 mission of Operation Provide Hope, Since 2005, devastating earthquakes in India, Iran, Algeria, and of hope to act as an enabling force for people faced with the most powdered milk to villages in the Sahel region. Despite encountering providing humanitarian support to former Soviet states. Later that year Pakistan have claimed tens of thousand of lives and left scores more overwhelming of obstacles. Together, we’ve discovered how hope multiple maintenance problems due to the extreme heat, constant in December, crews were called upon to fly relief missions into New without the basic requirements such as shelter, food, clean water, or delivered everyday is a reminder to the world that sometimes the dust, poor fuel, and rocky runways, the cargo carriers were able to Mexico reminiscent of one of the earliest humanitarian operations medicine. Yet, often within hours of learning of these events, AMC greatest power a nation can wield is not necessarily the power to provide much needed supplies to famine victims in 1949 called Operation Haylift; airdropping 50,000 has continued to posture people and maim or kill, damage or destroy, but over a period of about two years. The hope of a “He who has hope has pounds of hay to cattle stranded in the southeastern resources to do what we do best… “Just as despair can come to one only from the power to save or to heal--the new life made possible for thousands because of our everything.” portion of the state after a winter blizzard. save lives and mitigate suffering. other human beings, hope, too, can be power to repair and rebuild. country’s commitment to fight for those unable to In September 1998, AMC conducted one of Nowhere was this clearer than in our For years psychologists —Arabian Proverb fight for themselves. the most unusual and notable humanitarian own nation following Hurricanes given to one only by other human beings.” have said that hope is the impetus During the Iranian revolution of 1978-1979 that operations when they flew Keiko, an Orca killer Katrina, Rita and Wilma. —Elie Weisel for someone to better cope with ousted the pro-west Shah, more than 100 strategic airlifters were called whale and star of the movie Free Willy, from Oregon to Iceland; When Hurricane Katrina uncertainty in pursuit of future on to evacuate nearly 6,000 Americans from the rapidly deteriorating an 8,630 mile 10-hour non-stop flight! Just one year later, on devastated Louisiana and Mississippi on 29 August 2005, resulting in possibilities. It is hope that energizes people to journey into an nation. Years later, an even larger airlift effort was mounted to aid April 3, 1999, Air Mobility Command was called upon to support massive damage to the city of New Orleans that left tens of thousands undefined future. It is Hope that enables us to forge forward, not Afghan refugees fleeing to Pakistan after the Soviet Union invaded Joint Task Force Shining Hope, an operation that delivered 10,000 stranded, hungry and without shelter, again Air Mobility Command because we have all the answers, but because hope allows us to trust their country. In just twenty-four months, more than 400 tons of NATO troops to support humanitarian relief efforts for refugees was at the forefront of relief efforts. Within hours of the storm’s that the answers will be revealed in time. In other words, Hope offers relief supplies were delivered and more than 400 injured war victims forced to flee from their homes following the Serb expulsion of passage, Air Mobility Command Contingency Response Elements a real chance for a better end. It allows us to overcome hurdles we were evacuated to various nations for medical treatment. By the end ethnic Albanians from Kosovo. were working to open airfields so the flow of relief workers and could not otherwise endure and in doing so, moves us into a space of 1991, the Military Airlift Command had flown an excess of 100 As the world entered the new millennium with great apprehension supplies could begin to ease suffering. where true healing and growth can occur...a space where Hope’s missions in support of Afghan refugees alone. ending with a sigh of relief, the men and women of AMC ended the Over the course of just several weeks, scores of flights airlifted greatest enemy fear, can be overwhelmingly defeated. year flying to no less than 20 countries to include; Bolivia, Canada, displaced persons and patients from the disaster area to other parts Thus, making the choice to focus on Hope instead of fear is what The Turbulent Nineties Bulgaria, China, Ecuador, Kenya, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Turkey, of the country for housing and medical treatment. Additionally, gives us the strength to step up to life’s greatest challenges. Whether On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, its small neighbor to the and Mozambique. the Air Force transported emergency personnel to New Orleans it’s the victims of Hurricane Katrina, the Indonesian tsunami, the south. Five months later, after Saddam Hussein refused to end the and surrounding parishes, including medical and communications war in Vietnam, or those caught up in the struggle to save Berlin, illegal occupation of Kuwait, Operation Desert Storm was launched. A War of Hearts & Mnds specialists, engineers, and armed troops. In all, USAF aircraft moved it was Hope that empowered them to overcome despair in the face Over 40 nations combined to mount a remarkably successful The year 2001 witnessed an event few Americans thought possible over 30,000 Air National Guard passengers, 5,414 Air Force Reservists of destruction. It was Hope that enabled them to temper fear in campaign against Iraqi forces, defeating them and changed the face of the world forever! On 11 and almost 44,000 Joint Task Force the midst of the tempest. It was Hope, in less than 43 days. However, Saddam Hussein “Hope is adversity’s most September 2001, terrorists struck America on our support personnel in support of Katrina “There can be hope only for a society delivered on U.S. military aircraft that remained in power and within a month of the beautiful song.” home soil destroying the twin towers of the World relief operations. Additionally, more which acts as one big family, not as raised people’s spirits, mobilized their war’s end, his forces brutally crushed a rebellion Trade Center, destroying a portion of the Pentagon, than 2,600 patients were air-evacuated energy, and engaged their hearts so they —John Michel of the Kurds within his own country. America and crashing an aircraft into a field in Pennsylvania to medical facilities across the country, many separate ones.” could continue to move toward a more again stepped up to the massive need created by following a failed plot to crash the aircraft into the while Air Force personnel treated 16,714 —Anwar el Sadat desirable future. this tragedy, launching Operation Provide Comfort. Over the course White House. These events subsequently led to the Global War on patients at New Orleans Airport. Remember, Hope does the same thing of four months, U.S. Air Force aircraft delivered nearly 40,000 tons of Terrorism (GWOT), which include Operations Enduring Freedom in In the wake of widespread despair and destruction, the U.S. Air for us today…Hope changes things. In fact, it’s the only thing that relief supplies to Kurdish refugees in northern Iraq and moved more Afghanistan and Iraqi Freedom. Though America was now at war, we Force and its Department of Defense counterparts mounted the ever really has. than 14,000 displaced people out of harms way. quickly discovered it wasn’t a war confined to expending bullets and largest deployment of military forces in support of civil missions in What a privilege it is that we, the men and women of Air Mobility 1992 saw the inactivation of the Military Airlift Command (MAC) bombs, but equally to winning hearts and minds. our nation’s history. Together, federal, state, and local governments, Command, can deliver Hope…24/7/365…where it’s needed…when and the activation of Air Mobility Command (AMC). Although Since the beginning of the hostilities in both Afghanistan and Iraq, working with international and civilian partners, once again delivered it’s needed. the Military Airlift Command entered the pages of history, its long humanitarian airlift efforts in the battle area of responsibility (AOR) hope to hundreds of thousands of fellow American. But then again, isn’t that what leaders do? standing mission of supporting worldwide humanitarian relief have proven very successful at both supporting the fight and building In 2006, Air Mobility Command was again called upon to remove activities continued; in fact, it intensified. the peace. As our conventional Armed Forces remain engaged with people from harms way. This time it was part of a coordinated effort In June 1992, Air Mobility Command flew its first Provide Hope the enemy, so too do the men and women of AMC. Flying hundreds of to safely evacuate American workers and tourists trapped in an AUTHOR’S NOTE: sortie into Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Less than a year later in May 1993 sorties into the AOR delivering everything from food, medicine, toys, escalating crisis in Lebanon. In addition to delivering humanitarian I would like to recognize Dr. Dan Haulman for his many contribu- AMC had operated 109 missions, transporting over 2,438 tons of building materials, and other humanitarian supplies, the members supplies to those local nationals caught up in the crisis, Air Mobility tions to this paper and for his long standing commitment to the men relief supplies. In July 1992, AMC flew its first Operation Provide of Air Mobility Command are helping reframe the way many former Command airlifted scores of personnel safely back to the United and women of Air Mobility Command. Promise sortie into Sarajevo, Bosnia. Operation Provide Promise, a “enemies” perceive the U.S. and its allies. States. Once again demonstrating that the global reach of America’s Colonel John E. Michel is Commander of the 319th Air Refueling United Nations sponsored relief effort, concluded three-and-a-half Day after day, on a variety of airframes in a host of locations, Air Forces are unprecedented in scope, size, and speed. Wing, Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND. Colonel Michel is a 1987 grad- years later, but not before AMC aircraft we in the Air Force are afforded the During the fall of 2007, Air Mobility uate of Southwest Texas State University flew more than one-third of the 13,000 “Hope is knowing that people, like kites, privilege of extending hope to others Command aircraft and crews engaged in “We must accept finite sorties that delivered over 160,000 metric less fortunate than ourselves–in essence flying missions into California to assist and a 2008 graduate of Bakke Graduate tons of relief supplies. are made to be lifted up.” making deposits of good will that hold with the fires that forced more than disappointment, but we must never University, where he earned a Doctoral In the first four years of the newly —Anonymous the very real promise of netting long 500,000 people to evacuate their homes lose infinite hope.” degree in Transformational Leadership activated AMC, the men and women term systemic change—the only kind in advance of the rapidly expanding —Martin Luther King studies. He has served in a number of of the command flew humanitarian of change that can bring about lasting threat. Fueled by aggressive Santa Ana command and staff assignments, in- missions into no less than 25 countries to include; Somalia, Belarus, solutions to deep rooted problems. Everyday, as we in AMC winds, the wildfire killed at least seven cluding United States Transportation Armenia, Cambodia, Nepal, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zaire, Mongolia, support the GWOT in our unique way we remind the world of people and destroyed billions of dollars in property, serving as yet Command Liaison to NORAD-USNORTHCOM, Chief, Rated Staff Croatia, and Vietnam to name a few. However, these efforts were not our long standing commitment to make the world a better place another vivid reminder that saving lives and mitigating suffering is a Assignments and Deputy for Senior Officer Matters, Headquarters merely focused on far away countries; AMC was also called upon to through the power of humanitarian airlift. The kind of airlift that job that’s never done. Air Mobility Command, and Deputy Director, Air, CENTCOM Deploy- support dozens of humanitarian operations right here in the United has helped shaped hearts and minds for over six decades! As of June 2008, America’s gray tails are once again delivering States. In 1992, following Hurricane Andrew, which leveled parts hope to devastated regions a half-world away, providing medical ment and Distribution Operations Center (CDDOC). He has com- of Florida, AMC flew 724 missions delivering over 21,000 tons of A Dynamic 21st Century Challenge supplies, food and equipment to the men, women, and children manded a Tanker Squadron and an Expeditionary Operations Group relief supplies. We were also called upon to assist with relief efforts Since the GWOT began, much energy and attention has of Myanmar and China. Again, doing what we can, when we can, in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM in Hawaii after Hurricane Iniki; in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri after appropriately been focused on prosecuting and winning this war. where we can to live out our belief that every life has value. No and is a command pilot with over 3,300 hours in the C-17A, C-5A/B, massive flooding occurred; and in California after the devastating However, the other calls for help from across the globe have not matter where on the planet that life may reside. KC-135R/RT, C-21A, T-37B & T-38A.

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 19 A tremendous joint German-American effort over several years – from fund- raising to construction to dedication ceremony – spearheaded by Colonel Ernest Perolla, Colonel Ray Holden, Gerdie Rausch, Gert Bachman and many others, resulted in a mirror image of the Berlin Airlift Memorial in Berlin – being erected in record time at the end of the Frankfurt Airport near the former Rhein Main AB, Frankfurt, Germany. The east facing Luftbrücke Memorial completes the “air bridge to Berlin,” and forever symbolically links the two memorials. As part of the dedication ceremonies for the Memorial, under the direction of Proj- ect Officer Col Clyde J. Downey II, USAF (ret), the Rhein Main AB schools were re- named for two airmen whose names are woven into the history of the Berlin Airlift. The elementary school became Halvorsen Elementary School, in honor of famed “Candy Bomber” Gail Halvorsen; and, the high school became Tunner High School in honor of the architect of success for the Berlin Airlift, LtGen William Tunner. The dedication ceremony was attended by ambassadors and ranking military members of the four participating nations. The Luftbrücke Memorial is dedicated to the intrepid airmen whose professional- ism and dedication kept freedom alive in Berlin. Each soaring prong of the me- morial represents one of the 3 air corridors used during “Operation Vittles,” and the names of the US and British Airmen killed in the process are inscribed on the base of each. Thirty-one American and thirty-nine British participants were killed during the Airlift. The Luftbrücke Memorial in Frankfurt stands as a lasting legacy of America’s contribu- tion to freedom, and is visible to all who pass through the busiest airport in Europe and the busiest autobahn interchange in Germany. On the morning of 26 June 2008, Ambassador William R. Timken, Jr (pictured, left, adjusting a wreath on the memorial), Mrs. Timken, Hesse Minister-President Roland Koch, Defense Minister Franz-Josef Jung, airlift veterans Gail Halvorsen and Earl Moore, and other prominent guests boarded a vintage Berlin Airlift era aircraft for a flight from the Wies- baden Army Air Field to the Berlin Airlift Memorial site at Frankfurt Interna- tional Airport, where they attended a ceremony during which the Berlin Airlift 60th Anniversary commemoration was officially inaugurated. Ambassador Timken, Minister President Koch, Defense Minister Jung, USAF Eu- rope Commanding General Roger A. Brady, veterans Gail Halvorsen and Earl Moore addressed several hundred guests and German and international media. They then laid wreaths in honor of those who had given their lives during Airlift.

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The men and women of the and our mobility forces, are trained and ready to deploy anywhere in the world in defense of our country. It is their unselfish sacrifice, untiring efforts and outstanding achievements that have contributed immensely to the establishment and to the maintenance of peace in the free world. Not only are their efforts and achievements attained during times of conflict, but they also occur during acts of natural disaster and humanitarian relief efforts. The balance of power and our freedom has been and will continue to be achieved and built on the “wings of Freedom.” The Airlift/Tanker Association wishes to recognize and honor those men and women who have distinguished themselves by outstanding performance above and beyond their duties as members of the United States Air Force. It is for this A/TA purpose that the “Airlift/Tanker Hall of Fame” has been established. Hall of Fame

Lt Gen William H. Tunner (1906-1983) Lt Gen Ira E. Eaker (1896-1997) His vision for airlift’s role in national defense earned him Airpower visionary and pioneer, he secured approval of the recognition as “The Father of Military Airlift Command.” Chief of the Air Corps, refined air refueling procedures, and During World War II, he commanded the India-China selected planes and crews for the “Question Mark” record- division of the Air Transport Command, which was setting endurance flight of 150 hours, 40 minutes in January responsible for supplying China by air across the Himalayas. 1929. Serving as the mission’s chief pilot, he took air refueling He also commanded the Combined U.S. Air Force/Royal Air to the next step by conceiving, organizing, and conducting, Force Berlin Airlift Operation and during the , the from August to September 1929, the “Boeing Hornet Shuttle,” Combat Cargo Command, Far East Air Forces. From July 1958 the first nonstop transcontinental flight sustained solely by air to May 1960, he served as Commander, Military Air Transport refuelings. Through those two flights, he significantly advanced Command, Later assignments included Commander in Chief, the development of air refueling and greatly expanded the United States Air Forces in Europe and Deputy Chief of Staff possibilities of airpower. Inducted 1993. for Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. Inducted 1989. Gen Robert E. “Dutch” Huyser (1924-1997) Gen Laurence S. Kuter (1905-1979) Although a bomber pilot most of his career, he became - as Commanding the Atlantic Division of the Army Air Force’s Commander in Chief, Military Airlift Command from July Air Transport Command (ATC) in 1945, he oversaw the 1979 to June 1981 -- the Air Force’s primary advocate for consolidation of resources from several of ATC’s wartime airlift modernization and a visionary for mobility forces. divisions into a new Atlantic Division responsible for the He pushed forward the C-5 wing modification, C-141 airlift service between the United States and Europe, Africa, stretch, air refueling modernization, and Civil Reserve Air and the Middle East. As the first Commander, Military Air Fleet enhancement programs. He also championed and Transport Service (MATS), June 1948- to November 1951, helped define the Future Airlift Aircraft Program that would he consolidated under MATS assets from ATC and the eventually become the C-17. In retirement he continued Naval Air Transport Service and he defined and interpreted to support the mobility community through the Airlift the future airlift role for the Department of Defense. Association serving as its chairman from November 1985 to Inducted 1990. November 1992. Inducted 1994. Donald W. Douglas (1892-1981) Engineer, visionary, and entrepreneur, his aircraft designs Lt Gen Joseph Smith (1901-1993) revolutionized commercial and military air transport. While the Although he served in the U.S. military for 35 years, from Douglas DC-3 and DC-4 passenger carriers became the C-47 and 1923 to 1958, it was not until 1948 that he began to make C-54, the workhorse transports of World War II, it was his C-124 his mark as an Airlifter. As commander of the Berlin Airlift that provided Military Air Transport Service, and later Military Task Force, he established the airlift flow into and out of Airlift Command, with the first aircraft designed specifically the city. In November 1951, he took command of the for strategic military airlift. With its ease of loading, heavy lift Military Airlift Transport Service (MATS) where, over the capacity, and trans-ocean delivery capability, the C-124 made next six and one-half years, he oversaw establishment of its mark during the Korean War. The Douglas Aircraft military MATS as the single manager operating agency for airlift legacy lives on in the McDonnell Douglas-designed, Boeing-built service, the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, and the Airlift Service C-17 Globemaster III. Inducted 1990. Industrial Fund. Under his command, MATS supported the Korean War, the Suez Crisis, and the Hungarian Refugee Lt Gen Harold L. George (1917-1986) Evacuation. Inducted 1995. Recognized as the “First Leader of Airlift,” he commanded the Air Corps Ferrying Command from April 1942 to June 1942 and Nancy Harkness Love (1914-1976) its successor organization, the Air Transport Command, from An aviation pioneer, she earned her pilot’s license in 1930 at June 1942 to September 1946. In those positions, he directed the age of 16 and her air transport rating in 1933. In 1942 the wartime movement of planes, passengers, and supplies from she was instrumental in establishing, under Air Transport the United States to combat units around the world. Air Force Command (ATC), the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, Chief of Staff Gen Carl A. “Tooey” Spaatz remarked in 1947 that a predecessor unit to the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots, Gen George’s “masterful, diplomatic and successful operation the WASPs, serving with the ATC Ferrying Division, she of the Air Transport Command gained (for) the Army Air Forces oversaw the training, planning and operations of six WASP an international reputation for the ability to accomplish the ferrying squadrons. Under her leadership the WASPs moved seemingly impossible.” Inducted 1991. during World War ii thousands of aircraft between factories and operational units, thus freeing their male comrades for Maj Gen Cyrus R. “C.R.” Smith (1899-1990) combat duty. She received the Air Medal for her wartime In April 1942, he resigned as President and Director of American service. Inducted 1996. Airlines to enter the Army with a commission as colonel in the Air Corps Ferrying Command, which two months later become the Air Transport Command (ATC). As ATC’s Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander, he applied his commercial air transport experiences to the wartime, worldwide expansion of military airlift “Toil, says the proverb, operations. He was principally responsible for convincing the War Department to make ATC the agent for strategic airlift. As a result, is the sire of fame.” by the end of 1943 the Command was operating over air routes in the United States and overseas totaling more than 130,000 miles. –Euripides Inducted 1992.

22 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 Gen William G. Moore, Jr. (1920) Gen Carl A. “Tooey” Spaatz (1891-1974) A veteran of three wars - World War II, Korean, and World War I fighter pilot, World War II Commander of Air Southwest Asia - with nearly 40 years of military Forces in Europe and the Pacific, first Chief of Staff of the U.S. service, he conceived, planned and directed a wide Air Force in 1947, and air refueling pioneer, he commanded the variety of combat aerial delivery methodologies. While “Question Mark” - a U.S. Army C-2A Fokker transport aircraft - commanding the 314th Troop Carrier Wing and the in its record-setting endurance flight of 150 hours, 40 minutes 839th Air Division (AD) from 1962 to 1963, he conducted in January 1929. This mission proved that aerial refueling was project “Close Look,” which set the foundation for many safe and practical and earned him the Distinguished Flying of today’s airlift tactics and procedures. As commander Cross. The flight also helped prove that airpower was no of the 834th AD, he was responsible for tactical airlift longer a barnstorming sideshow but a serious component of in Vietnam, and from April 1977 to June 1979, he national defense. Inducted 2002. commanded the Military Airlift Command. He is the Airlift/tanker Association’s senior founding member. Inducted 1997. John F. Shea (1919-1996) Serving as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Col Joe M. Jackson (1923) Headquarters Military Airlift Command (1960-1983), he Mobility warrior and national hero, he was awarded helped conceive, develop, and bring to fruition numerous the Medal of Honor for his actions on 12 May 1968 at airlift enhancement and modernization programs including Kham Duc, , a U.S. camp the C-5 wing modification, the C-141 stretch, and the addition near the Laotian border. Piloting his C-123 at 9,000 feet of emergency cargo conversion features to wide-bodied over the camp, he descended at 4,000 feet per minute to commercial passenger aircraft in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, rescue three combat controllers who had been in charge additionally, his vision and expertise in air mobility helped of evacuating the camp earlier in the day. Encountering shape the National Airlift Expansion Act, which provided the intense enemy fire at 4,000 feet that followed the aircraft legislative foundations for joint - military and commercial - down the runway, and narrowly avoiding a hit from a aircraft development. Inducted 2003. 122-mm rocket, he turned for take-off as the three-man team jumped aboard through the open rear cargo door. Again, on ascent, his aircraft encountered heavy enemy Maj Gen James I. “Bagger” Baginski (1932) fire. Inducted 1997. In his 30 years in the Air Force (1954-1984), he served in a variety of leadership roles, from commander, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing to HQ Military Airlift Command Deputy Chief of Sgt John L. Levitow (1945-2000) Staff for Operations and Personnel. He had a direct, pervasive, He received the Medal of Honor for his selfless heroism on and long-lasting influence on air mobility, from the C-5 the night of 24 February 1969 while serving as loadmaster on modernization and C-141 stretch programs to enhanced an AC-47 gunship over Long Binh, South Vietnam. An enemy aircraft and aircrew air refueling capabilities. As Director 82-mm mortar shell landed on top of the gunship’s right wing. of Mobility, Joint Deployment Agency, he advanced the Exploding inside the wing frame, the blast raked the fuselage services” joint transportation planning policy, systems, and with shrapnel severely wounding him and three other crew procedures. An Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) founding members in the rear of the aircraft. Weak from loss of blood member and Board of Advisors Chairman, he helped lead the and with only partial use of his legs, he pulled an unconscious A/TA in transitioning from a reunion type airlift organization crew member away from the open cargo door and then grabbed to a professional air mobility association. At his induction a loose, burning flare and threw it overboard seconds before it into the A/TA Hall of Fame, he had dedicated 50 years service exploded. Inducted 1998. to the air mobility mission. Inducted 2005.

Col Gail S. Halvorsen (1920) During the Berlin Airlift, also called Operation Vittles, he Gen Duane H. Cassidy (1933) instituted Operation Little Vittles by dropping small parachutes Instrumental in establishing the United States laden with candy from his C-54 aircraft to the children of Transportation Command, he was Commander-in- Berlin. While motivating Berliners to never give up hope, his Chief (1987-1989) of the new joint command, while self-initiated act of kindness - which earned him the nickname serving as Commander-in-Chief of Military Airlift “Candy Bomber” -- also became a symbol of U.S. resolve during Command (1985-1989). The first “dual-hatted” Com- the Cold War. Receiving in 1949 the prestigious Cheney Award mander-in-Chief for these two commands, transform- for his actions during the Berlin Airlift, he has continued to serve ing the transportation and air mobility mission, cul- as a national ambassador of goodwill. For airlifters he epitomizes ture, and history. Responsible for military airlift and their humanitarian spirit and continues to inspire us all to serve global land, sea, and air transportation for all US fight- others. Inducted 1999. ing forces and also commanded special operations, rescue, weather, and aeromedical evacuation in his role as the executive director of the Single Manager Operating Agency for Department of Defense Airlift. Maj Gen Winston P. “Wimpy” Wilson (1911-1996) During his 35 years of honorable service, he lent sup- He rose from an aircraft mechanic in the Arkansas National port to a broad spectrum of initiatives that included Guard in 1929 to lead the Air National Guard (ANG) from 1953 improved quality of life, aircrew retention, and spear- to 1963 and the National Guard Bureau from 1963 to 1971. By heading the acquisition of the C-17 Globemaster III insisting on realistic training for the ANG, according to active aircraft. Inducted 2006. duty Air Force standards, and equipping it with modern-day transports, tankers, and fighters, he transformed the Air Guard from a flying club into a prized, combat-ready component of the Aeromedical Evacuation Legacy Team Air Force. His initiatives led directly to the Defense Department’s Aeromedical Evacuation is a core mission of the Air Mo- Total Force policy. Inducted 2000. bility Command and a major component of its proud heritage. Evacuating injured personnel using fixed and rotary wing aircraft revolutionized the rapid transport of Msgt Roy W. Hooe (1892-1973) casualties from areas with inadequate or no medical care. An aviation pioneer of huge historical stature, he served The Aeromedical Evacuation Legacy Team exemplifies as aircraft mechanic for Billy Mitchell during aerial gunnery this vital mission and the total force concept transpar- and bombing tests in 1921; Charles Lindbergh for the “Spirit ent in today’s mobility air forces. Lt Gen Paul Carlton, of Saint Louis” goodwill mission to Mexico City in 1927; and Col Dennis “Bud” Traynor, Col Regina Aune, Col Robert Carl Spaatz and Ira Eaker on the “Question Mark” record- “Bob” Brannon, Col Jay Johannigman and MSgt Mark setting endurance flight in 1929, for which he was awarded McElroy epitomize the thousands of AE professionals who the Distinguished Service Cross. During his 3-year aviation continue to give hope to all in harm’s way. The vision career, he also served as crew chief for other aviation heroes, and dedication exhibited by these individuals advanced including Lester Maitland, Albert Hagenberger, and Amelia performance to a level where “No One Else Comes Close.” Earhart. Inducted 2001. Inducted 2007.

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 23 This year the Airlift/Tanker Association proudly honors one of Air Mobility’s “quiet professionals,” a visionary leader whose selfless devotion to growing the special operations mission within Military Airlift Command (MAC) left a legacy with an enormous impact on the organizational structure of today’s Air Force that touches the battles being fought now in Afghanistan and Iraq. A former Chairman of the Airlift/Tanker Association, his dedication and commitment to the Air Mobility forces of the United States of America make him truly worthy of the honor of being named the… 2008 A/TA Hall of Fame Inductee

Major General Robert B. Patterson

Major General Robert B. Patterson’s selfless devotion to growing Upon graduation from the Air War College in June 1976, he was the special operations mission from Military Airlift Command (MAC) assigned to Pope AFB, N.C., as the 317th Tactical Airlift Wing’s as- left a legacy with an enormous impact on the organizational struc- sistant deputy commander for operations. He was appointed deputy ture of today’s Air Force that touches the battles being fought now in commander for operations in June 1977 and became wing vice com- Iraq and Afghanistan. mander in June 1978. General Patterson was born in Mebane, N.C., in 1933. From March 1979 to March 1980, General Patter- He attended public schools in Chapel Hill, N.C., and son served as commander of the 463rd Tactical Airlift graduated from the University of in Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas. He took the first C-130s and 1956 as a ROTC Distinguished Graduate. The gen- C-141s to Exercise RED FLAG to test airlift concepts, eral received a Master’s Degree in Business Admin- including assault techniques. His gunship night istration from Webster College and is a graduate experience played a pivotal role in developing of Columbia University’s executive program in the innovative tactics that the Air Force’s tactical business administration. crews still use today. He left another legacy that After receiving his pilot wings at Vance AFB, endures to this day – he conceived the idea to Okla., in October 1957, his first operational as- build the Jackrabbit dirt practice Assault Land- signment was to the 31st Air Rescue Squadron ing Zone. It was reported at the time that “the at , . It should be noted unique nature of the Jackrabbit project construc- that between the Korean War and the Viet Nam tion and the inter-service cooperation will result War, the Air Force had no dedicated active spe- in a savings of $56,000 according to officials.” cial operations units. Air Rescue units filled the Dirt practice landing zones are still in use today void. This experience would prove invaluable in to train C-130 aircrews to conduct assault land- his later years as a commander and visionary for ings on unprepared surfaces using the full range special operations. of loads. The desert nature of the landing zone is He gained further command and diplomacy skills considered perfect for training aircrews and ground during follow-on assignments to Lackland AFB, Texas, as combat forces in field delivery on desert terrain. aide-de-camp to the Military Training Center commander As an integral part of MAC, the wing’s tactical in 1960 and then as a special assistant to the air deputy of Al- components deployed frequently to Europe, the Pacific, and lied Forces Northern Europe in Oslo, Norway, from 1963 to 1966. the Canal Zone to provide air transportation as needed. The Returning to the United States, General Patterson joined the 39th general’s tactical airlift unit was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Tactical Airlift Squadron of the 317th Tactical Airlift Wing, Lock- Unit award with Combat “V” device in June 1979. No stranger to bourne (now Rickenbacker) AFB, . He departed Lockbourne in aiding those in desperate need, following the devastation of several March 1970 to serve at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, islands by Hurricane David in September 1979 and Hur- as an AC-130 gunship aircraft commander, flight examiner and ad- ricane Fredric two weeks later, the 463 TAW flew 28 sorties in support ditional duty maintenance officer in the 16th Special Operations of relief efforts to the islands. Squadron of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing. Following a successful command at Dyess AFB, he returned to After attending Armed Forces Staff College, the general was as- Pope AFB as commander of the U.S. Air Force Airlift Center and the signed as an air operations staff officer in the Directorate of Plans, 317th Tactical Airlift Wing at Pope from March 1980 until February Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from September 1971 1981. Four months into his command, as host of the Volant Rodeo to October 1973. He left the Pentagon to command the 50th Tactical airlift competition, General Patterson was the first to include inter- Airlift Squadron, 314th Tactical Airlift Wing, at Little Rock AFB, Ark. national teams in the competition. A total of 37 teams participated While there, he also served as the wing’s assistant deputy commander in the 1980 event including four international teams from Australia, for operations. Canada, the Federal Republic of Germany and the United Kingdom.

24 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 General Patterson’s legacy of allied interaction in airlift competi- the redeployment phases. tions has significantly enhanced today’s Rodeo competitions. The General Patterson’s diplomatic relations with Jordan and Hondu- 2007 Air Mobility Rodeo included nine international competitors ras had begun to and 22 international observers in addition to 38 U.S. Total Force yield fruit during competitive teams. The 317th TAW was named the winner of Airlift this time. King Rodeo of 1980. Hussein of Jor- While at Pope AFB, General Patterson’s unit personnel participated dan first visited in several exercises in 1980, including DRAGON TEAM, which de- troops in the field ployed 2,500 soldiers aboard 23 C-141 aircraft; BRAVE SHIELD, the as technicians first deployment for 21 AF taught of forces under cargo delivery sys- Rapid Deploy- tem rigging and ment Joint Task other cargo load- Force control; and ing procedures to AUTUMN FORGE, Jordanian soldiers in which his wing participating in participated in Exercise SHADOW the largest inter- HAWK ‘82. continental troop In January and cargo airdrop 1983, 21 AF crews in history, trans- from the 436th , Then Major Patterson during a mission brief at porting 600 para- 437th and 438th Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, circa troopers from the Military Airlift 1970. (Photo courtesy Bob Patterson). 82nd Airborne Wings flew 39 de- Division. The fol- ployment and redeployment missions during Exercise AHUAS TARA lowing year, his I, MAC’s first Honduras-based military exercise. In July of that year, Airmen deployed King Hussein of Jordan and several members of his staff were treated Beginning in March 1970, then Major Patter- to Elmendorf AFB, to their first ride in a C-5A over that Middle Eastern country. son served at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Alaska, for Exer- In the fall of 1983, 21 AF became involved with more somber world Thailand, as an AC-130 gunship aircraft com- cise BRIM FROST, events. Following the terrorist bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps bar- mander, flight examiner and additional duty the first in a series racks in Beirut, Lebanon, in which nearly 240 Americans were killed, maintenance officer in the 16th Special Opera- of five winter op- 21 AF units in Europe were used to airlift service member remains tions Squadron of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing. erations exercises from Beirut IAP to Rhein Main AB, Germany, and eventually to Dover (Photo courtesy Bob Patterson). that later became AFB, Dela. In the midst of this, Operation URGENT FURY began as 21 known as Exercise AF aircrews began flying combat airlift missions from various staging NORTHERN EDGE. Under General Patterson’s command, his units bases in the CONUS to Point Salines, Grenada. A record 171 missions garnered an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Military Air- were flown, and by nightfall of 25 October, more than 700 MAC air- lift Command Award for Safety. crew and support personnel were on the islands of In March 1981, he became Barbados and Grenada. General Patterson was cer- the assistant chief of staff for tainly in his element as the senior Air Force officer plans at Headquarters Military on Grenada during hostilities. According to his Airlift Command, Scott Air commander, when he deployed, he was known as Force Base, Ill., but he was only the field commander who could get things done. there a year before he became That he did – over the next three days, a total of vice commander of MAC’s 21st 688 U.S. and foreign medical students and their Air Force at McGuire AFB, N.J., dependents were evacuated on one C-5A and 17 and then commander in July C-141B missions operating out of Point Salines 1984. Airfield and transported to Charleston AFB, S.C., Air Force historians have not- and Dover AFB. One week later, 21 AF provided ed that probably no numbered airlift and crews for disaster relief and resupply air force has had so profound missions to bases in the eastern region of Turkey, and direct impact on saving following a massive 6.0 earthquake, where more lives and protecting resources as than 1,300 people lost their lives. the 21st Air Force. Certainly, as In July 1984, General Patterson took the helm the deputy commander, Gener- from Major General Duane H. Cassidy, and two al Patterson oversaw operations, days later personnel from eight 21 AF units began which later prepared the com- participating in the longest-running land maneu- Then Major Patterson resting his arm on a 20mm Vul- mand for the more turbulent ver exercise ever conducted by the U.S. During this can cannon of an AC-130 Spectre at Ubon Royal Thai Air times to follow in late 1983. Honduras-based event known as AHUAS TARA II, Force Base, Thailand, while serving with the 16th Special First, was Exercise FLINTLOCK more than 13,000 tons of cargo and nearly 30,000 Operations Squadron of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, ‘82, which consisted of 12 sub- personnel were airlifted on nearly 300 airlift mis- circa 1970. (Photo courtesy Bob Patterson). exercises held in ten countries to sions. Army LtGen Jack McMull, XIIIth Airborne include Norway, , Greece, Liberia, Kenya, Jordan, Italy, , Corps Commander, selected General Patterson as Deputy Task Force Denmark and West Germany. All total, nearly 2,700 passengers and Commander. A first for an Air Force officer for this traditional US 900 tons of cargo were transported, and these units were involved for Army position. During his leadership tenure from 1982 to 1984, the the first time in the employment portions of the exercise as well as 21 AF had primary airlift responsibility for more than 65 percent of

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 25 all medium and large missions supported by MAC. the Year in 1986 and 1988. During his follow-on assignment as commander of the 322nd Air- It was no surprise that 23rd Air Force was awarded an Air Force Out- lift Division, MAC, and deputy chief of staff for airlift forces, U.S. Air standing Unit Award in December 1986. As General Patterson began Forces in Europe at , West Germany, General Patter- 1986, his first full year leading 23 AF, his operations center launched son managed tactical airlift forces in the European theater and coordi- several aircraft and pinpointed the impact area of the Challenger nated strategic airlift from the United States and other origins. He also Space Shuttle. The following month, he directed the evacuation of oversaw all aeromedical operations and administrative airlift missions President and his party from the Philippines via in the theater, in- H-3, C-9 and C-141 aircraft. For 10 days following the Chernobyl cluding highly po- atomic radiation accident in late April, the general launched 23 WC- sitioned military 130 and WC-135 aircraft to fly 34 aerial sampling sorties, logging a and civilian U.S. total of more than 300 flying hours. and foreign gov- Longer term achievements for 1985 through the end of 1986 in- ernment officials. cluded the cumulative results of Operation Bahamas and Turks, an In 1985, the 322 international effort to curtail drug trafficking in the Caribbean. More AD acquired the than $2.52 billion worth of cocaine and $457.9 million worth of mar- peacetime respon- ijuana were confiscated or destroyed. From the Atlantic Ocean to the sibility of airlift Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean, more than 2,000 lives were saved management in during rescue operations headed up by units of the 23rd Air Force. Africa. Additionally, General Patterson advanced global reach within the Shortly after the special operations arena, as evidenced by the 23 AF units conducting Air Force trans- 64 tropical storm reconnaissance missions in this period alone. He ferred responsibil- activated the Hurricane Evacuation Coordination Center and moved MajGen Tom Sadler (left) gives then Colonel ity for Air Force more than 2,300 DOD aircraft to various refuge bases in the U.S. dur- Patterson some words of congratulations dur- special operations ing eight hurricanes. His emphasis on safety led to the CINCMAC ing the change of command ceremony giving from Tactical Air Trophy for Ground Safety in 1986. command of the 317th Tactical Airlift Wing, Command to Communication was the key to the general’s success as he spoke Pope AFB, NC, to Col Patterson in March 1980. MAC, the Com- candidly when visiting his widespread units and testifying before (Photo courtesy Bob Patterson). mander in Chief DOD and Congressional committees about his vision for gradually of MAC handpicked General Patterson to lead the 23rd Air Force in strengthening U.S. special operations forces. He was instrumental in September 1985. As an AC-130 gunship aviator, General Patterson guiding the organizational structure of the emerging unified Special brought credibility and airlift savvy into the special operations arena. Operations Command according to the AFOUA citation. Overseeing the transfer of HC-130M tankers and the remaining HH- General Patterson helped pioneer the use of night vision goggles 53s from the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron to special op- after a close call during an airfield assault exercise. He integrated erations, he built up the overseas Special Operations Forces wings. He NVGs into combat rescue and changed rescue tactics into low-level emphasized total combat capabilities as opposed to separate mission and blacked-out landings – an advancement over the techniques us- capabilities of the individual units and aircraft. General Patterson has ing wind dummy truly left his fingerprint on today’s special operations missions. drops at altitude A precursor to today’s Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Cen- and circling over tury, General Patterson undertook Project Forward Look, an effort the survivor. The to reorganize the 23 AF resources more efficiently and employ them general also start- more effectively. Air Force historians say that General Patterson cir- ed the use of NVGs culated a concise statement on Forward Look to his subordinate units at Dyess and Pope so that everyone could “march to the same drumbeat.” Retired USAF AFBs and later Colonel Jerry Thigpen links the general’s proposal to the advance- supported the Lit- ment of the Combat Talon II in his book, “The Praetorian STARShip: tle Rock AFB com- the untold story of the Combat Talon.” mander when he His strategic thinking was critical, especially after the birth of the was encountering unified U.S. Special Operations Command. For the first time,CO- resistance from NUS-based special operations forces of the Army, Navy and Air Force his major com- In July of 1980, four months into his command were unified under one joint commander. The 23 AF served a dual mand to introduce of the 317th TAW at Pope AFB, then Colonel role – still reporting to MAC while also functioning as the air com- NVGs into the C- Patterson, wearing the mandatory cowboy ponent to USSOCOM. In July 1987, General Patterson issued a state- 130 Formal Train- hat, served as host of the Volant Rodeo airlift ment concerning his understanding of the new relationship among ing Unit. His work competition. He was the first Rodeo host to MAC, USSOCOM, other unified commands and Headquarters 23rd had a far-reaching include international teams in the competi- AF. Historians recorded this as the most definitive directive concern- effect. Inspired by tion. His team won the competition that year. ing command relationships issued by HQs 23 AF. It was this docu- the Air Force’s ad- (Photo courtesy Bob Patterson). ment that informally designated General Patterson’s air component vancement in safety rates, the Secretary of the Army asked General as the Air Force Special Operations Command. His leadership made a Patterson to provide NVG training to Army aviators at , lasting impact on AFSOC’s organizational structure and how it fits in Florida. with USSOCOM and the rest of the Air Force today. Other noteworthy accomplishments during his tenure include a General Patterson’s achievements ranged from earning various record-breaking flight of two MH060G aircraft from Antigua to Eglin unit and personal awards to changing the status quo in the Air Force AFB, Fla., totaling a distance of 1,640 nautical miles in 11.1 hours recognition program and paved the way for special operations per- with six aerial refuelings in 1988. In the same year, his unit dem- sonnel to receive the recognition they deserved. Under his watch, onstrated superior performance by experiencing no Class-A aircraft two of his non-commissioned officers earned the distinct honor of mishaps, which directly impacted MAC’s zero Class-A mishap record being named as one of the Air Force’s Twelve Outstanding Airmen of as well.

26 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 At his retirement ceremony at Hurlburt Field in October 1989, terson has carried his legacy of achievement into the 21st Century. General Patterson was recognized by CINCMAC as the best field He also has been instrumental in charitable work as a founding mem- commander in the Air Force. He is a command ber of the Special Operations Fund which provides pilot with more than 9,600 flying hours and 293 college money to families of deceased special op- combat hours. He has flown 44 types/models of erations warriors. His credibility has afforded him aircraft. access to the private sector, as well as the Pentagon His military decorations and awards include the and to the people making airlift decisions. One of Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, his colleagues said the general went into the only Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star Medal business that still associated him with the airlift (which were combat awards earned by destroying business – special ops and the airlift world – in in- 360 vehicles during his gunship days), Defense dustry and government alike. Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service From 1996 to 2000, he was known as a different Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Medal with three kind of A/TA chairman – a detail man who got into oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Commendation the inner workings of A/TA. He devoted much of Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal and Republic his personal time to grow the organization, both of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. fiscally and its membership. General Patterson The Military Airlift Command security police was a selfless leader – he wasn’t concerned about presented General Patterson the Order of the what was in it for himself but what was in it for the Bayonet in January 1988 for his significant contri- troops. butions to security and the ground defense of air General Patterson has made an impressive con- bases. The Air Force enlisted force honored him General Patterson and his wife Sandy tribution to the advancement of air mobility for with the Order of the Sword upon retirement. were married in 1954, and have three the past five decades. One of the early fathers of Air Following his 33-year Air Force career, General children: Robert Jr. born while Bob and Force special operations, this visionary leader suc- Patterson has spent the last 19 years promoting Sandy were in college at the Universtiy cessfully weaved the critical airlift piece into the the field of air mobility. Ranging from speaking at of North Carolina; Mike, born at Clark special operations culture. He has truly earned the the 2007 Gunship Association reunion to serving AB in the Phillipines; and, Kristin, born distinction to be added to the honor roll of men as the Airlift/Tanker Association chairman to being in Oslo, Norway. (Photo courtesy of and women who have helped build the world’s an advisory board member of the Jewish Institute Bob Patterson). best air mobility force. for National Security Affairs to being a member of General Robert B. Patterson is genuinely the Air Commando Association, Jolly Green Association, Air Rescue worthy of being named the 2008 Airlift/Tanker Association Hall Association and other special operations organizations, General Pat- of Fame Inductee.

“For over 30 years, the name Bob Patterson was synonymous with Combat Airlift. If there was a hot spot in the world, Bob was in the middle of it—usually leading combat airlift units. He commanded nearly everywhere that combat airlift trains up and deploys from. If there was an improvement in combat tactics and operations, Bob Patterson’s fingerprints are on it and his intellectual capital is in it. Today’s combat air mobility and special operations were built in many ways on Bob Patterson’s shoulders…His leadership as Chairman of A/TA in the 1990s led to many of the quality elements we enjoy today in A/TA—the result of Bob’s pathfinder-style leadership, hard work, attention to detail, and consummate teamwork. When A/TA members think of Bob Patterson, two words come to mind—Maximum Respect…Major General Robert A. Patterson, personifies and embodies the qualities we honor in our many award winners each year – a dedicated warrior and leader who is a quintessential role model for all of us.” —General Walter Kross, USAF (ret), Chairman, Airlift/Tanker Association

“General Bob Patterson has done it all…As one of the early fathers of Air Force special operations, this visionary leader successfully weaved the critical airlift piece into the special operations culture. General Patterson’s selfless devotion to growing the special operations mission left a legacy with an enormous impact on the organizational structure of today’s Air Force that touches the battles being fought now in Iraq and Afghanistan. The evolution of the special operations mission in the United States has been nothing short of transformational and unrivaled by any other country across the globe. General Patterson has truly earned the distinction to be added to the honor roll of men and women who have helped build the world’s best air mobility force.” —CMSgt Mark Smith, USAF (ret), President, Airlift/Tanker Association

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The Airlift/Tanker Association General Robert E. “Dutch” Huyser Awards are presented annually to a wing/group level or below, pilot, navigator, flight engineer, loadmaster and boom operator who have displayed outstanding proficiency & performance of flight duties, significant accomplishments, adaptability to unusual job assignments or difficult circumstance; acceptance of responsibility; and, self-improvement efforts. 2008 A/TA Huyser Awards

Pilot Navigator Captain Matthew L. Manning Captain Kyle W. Douglas Captain Matthew L. Captain Kyle W. Manning is a Combat Douglas is the Deputy Aviation Advisor, C- Chief of Standardiza- The actions of the men and 130E Evaluator Pilot, tion and Evaluations, assigned to 40th Airlift 7th Special Operations women who are awarded Squadron, Dyess AFB, Squadron (SOS), Royal the highly prized annual Texas, currently on Air Force Mildenhall, temporary assignment United Kingdom. Under Airlift/Tanker Association with the 370th AEAS, the operational control Baghdad, Iraq. of the commander, 352d Special Operations Huyser Awards, Young Leader Capt Manning was born in Sacramento, Group, the squadron plans and executes Awards, Halvorsen Award, California. He graduated from Jesuit High special warfare and contingency operations School of Sacramento, and then the United using advanced fixed-wing aircraft, night/all Specialized Mission Award, States Air Force Academy. Upon graduation weather tactics, and low-level techniques to and commissioning in 2000, Capt Manning infiltrate, exfiltrate, and resupply land and the Fogleman ASAM Award was stationed at McGuire AFB, NJ, while maritime special operations forces. and the P. K. Carlton Award awaiting pilot training. In the summer of Captain Douglas graduated from Kansas 2001, he began Undergraduate Pilot Training State University in 2001, earning a B.S. in for Valor, all have exemplary at Laughlin AFB, TX. After completing T-37s, Criminology. Captain Douglas’s aviation he trained in the T-44 at NAS Corpus Christi, career began at Randolph AFB, Texas, where military records detailing Texas. His first operational assignment was he attended undergraduate navigator train- numerous instances of their with the , Yokota AB, ing. Captain Douglas then was selected for Japan, flying the C-130E. Beginning in 2005, a MC-130H assignment to the 7 Special Op- outstanding proficiency and Capt Manning was assigned to the 40th Air- erations Squadron RAF Mildenhall, where lift Squadron, , Texas. He he become the Chief of Current Operations. performance – far too many holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Behav- He has served as an instructor and evalua- to fully cover in the pages of ioral Science. tor navigator as well as the Chief of Exercise While deployed with the 370th AEAS, Plans. As a member of the 7 Special Opera- A/TQ. The examples used in Baghdad, Iraq, Capt Manning was hand- tions Squadron, he has supported operations picked to instruct Iraqi AF pilots and, work- in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia includ- each of the following short ing closely with the Iraqi Air Force, created ing ENDURING FREEDOM. biographical descriptions the first ever Iraqi Instrument Flying course, A proven combat navigator, Capt Douglas’ helped to implement an $800K contract for actions helped save lives during MEDEVAC serve only to highlight their the Iraqi AF, established the first Aerial Evac- missions and through the skillful delivery uation program for Iraqi AF C-130s and was a of time-critical ammunition and supplies extraordinary service to the mentor for the primary Iraqi AF mobility/DV to mobile and exposed special operations United States Air Force and to squadron. ground forces. Capt Manning’s decorations include: Air Captain Douglas was named the Distin- our nation – Medal with four oak leaf clusters (OLC); Aer- guished Graduate of the USAF Weapons ial Achievement Medal; Air Force Commen- School in December 2007 where he re- dation Medal; Air Force Achievement Medal; searched and authored a graduate level paper, Meritorious Unit Award; Air Force Outstand- scheduled to be published in USAF Weapons ing Unit; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War Review, on the effect of 8-bladed propellers on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global for MC-130 aircraft. War on Terrorism Service Medal; and the Hu- Captain Douglas’ decorations include the manitarian Service Medal. Air Medal (1OLC).

30 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 Flight Engineer Loadmaster Boom Operator Technical Sergeant Francisco C. Perez Senior Airman Cameron D. Calhoon III Staff Sergeant Jonathan M. Taylor Technical Sergeant Senior Airman Cam- Staff Sergeant Jona- Francisco C. Perez is a eron D. Calhoon III is than M. Taylor is a C-130 Instructor Flight a C-130E/H Loadmas- Flight NCOIC and In- Engineer with the 36th ter assigned to the 2d Flight Refueling Jour- Airlift Squadron, Yo- Airlift Squadron, Pope neyman assigned to kota AB, Japan. Air Force Base, North the 99th Air Refueling TSgt Perez entered the Carolina. Squadron, 19 Air Re- United States Air Force Airman Calhoon was fueling Group, Robins in 1997, starting his op- born in Yuba City Cal- Air Force Base Georgia. erational career as a maintenance technician ifornia on 13 September 1983. He attended Sergeant Taylor was born in Mobile, Alabama, on fighter type aircraft at Lackland Air Force Kern Valley High School where he excelled on 1 July 1981. He attended Franklin High Base, Texas. In October 2002, he moved to in academics earning him recognition School, in Franklin, North Carolina, where Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina to take as one of “Whose Who among America’s he lettered in both soccer and wrestling. on the challenge of being a C-130 crew chief. High School Students,” all four years. Af- Graduating early from high school in 1999, After a year of interaction with “the Herc” ter graduating high school June 2002, he Sergeant Taylor enlisted in the Air Force at the on the ground, TSgt Perez decided to take attended Cerro Coso Community College age of 17. Upon completion of basic training his career to new heights, completing Flight pursuing a General Education Associates as an honor graduate in 1999, he attended Engineer school in November of 2003 before Degree. In April 2004, he entered the Air technical school training at Sheppard AFB, returning to the venerable C-130 at Pope as Force under the Delayed Enlistment pro- Texas, becoming a B-52 Crew Chief. Sergeant an aircrew member. Always in search of new gram and reported to Basic Military Train- Taylor’s first duty assignment was at Barksdale horizons, he was re-assigned to Yokota Air ing January 2005. Upon graduating Basic AFB, Louisiana in September 1999. Staff Ser- Base, Japan in May of 2005, where he con- Loadmaster technical school, he was se- geant Taylor chose to broaden his experience tinued to inspire peers and leadership alike. lected for assignment to Pope AFB, North in the Air Force and retrained to become an In October 2006 the 36th Airlift Squadron at Carolina, where he served as a C-130E/H In-Flight Refueling Specialist in April 2005. He decided to take advantage of Loadmaster. As a C-130 Loadmaster, he has completed the Enlisted Aircrew Undergradu- TSgt Perez’s exceptional knowledge and atti- proudly served his country in support of ate Course, Water Survival School, Combat tude, upgrading him to his current position “Operation IRAQI FREEDOM” and “Opera- Survival School, and Boom Operator training as C-130H Instructor Flight Engineer. tion ENDURING FREEDOM.” in 2005 and was assigned to the 99th Air Re- TSgt Perez is a warrior patriot who has par- During one memorable mission his ac- fueling Squadron in November 2005. ticipated in both Operations Enduring Free- tions in directing evasive maneuvers and An elite special operations boom opera- dom and Iraqi Freedom, and his skills and initiating counter-measures helped to de- tor, SSgt Taylor has flown combat mission in professionalism were key to the 386 EOG feat an in-flight surface to air missle attack, both Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi winning the Schilling Award at the ACC lev- resulting in no aircraft battle damage. On Freedom, offloading 1M+ lbs of fuel to 50+ el. He is a peerless instructor who has used another mission he detected an in-flight SOCOM aircraft. During a 13-leg PACAF tour his combat experience to help mold young liquid O2 leak, notified the crew and ini- by the commander of Air Force Materiel Com- crewmembers. He has taught Traffic Colli- tiated emergency procedures, averting a mand, for which he was hand-selected by his sion Avoidance System preflight procedures catastrophic fuselage fire. squadron commander, SSgt Taylor guided the to flight engineers from three different major Airman Calhoon is currently pursuing a unplanned medevac of the 4-star’s aide-de- commands helping to ensure safe combat CCAF degree in Aviation Operations and camp who was suffering from food poisoning. operations. TSgt Perez has also instructed Bachelors of Science degree in Computer SSgt Taylor attends Embry-Riddle Aero- C-130E to H conversion training, helping to Science from Grantham University. nautical University and has completed 60 insure 100% theater utilization and uphold Airman Calhoon’s previous awards and credit hours towards a Bachelor’s Degree in operations tempo. achievements include being named the Professional Aeronautics. His prior awards TSgt Perez holds an Associate Degree in 2007 43 AW “Red” Erwin Career Enlisted and achievements include receiving the 2007 Aircraft Maintenance from the CCAF. His Aviator of the Year. His decorations include 19th ARG Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award awards and achievements include the Air the Air Medal (5 OLC), and the prestigious and NCO of Year. His decorations include the Medal (8 OLC), the Aerial Achievement Med- 100 Combat Mission Award. Air Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal and Air al and the Air Force Commendation Medal. Force Achievement Medal with one device.

“Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of the men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.” –General George S. Patton

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 31 The Airlift/Tanker Association Young Leadership Award is presented annually to twelve individuals who have displayed performance excellence, outstanding professional skill, knowledge and leadership in fulfillment of their duties.

2008 A/TA Young Leadership Awards

First Lieutenant Eric L. Burke Major Vincent E. Casquejo Major Vincent E. Casquejo is the Maintenance Operations Officer, First Lieutenant Eric L. Burke, 25 years old, is an Aircraft Mainte- 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, , Japan. He is 33 nance Officer currently assigned to the 402nd Electronics - Mainte years old. Major Casquejo was born in Dearborn, nance Group, 402nd Maintenance Wing, Rob- Michigan, on 19 December 1974. He graduated ins Air Force Base, Georgia. Lieutenant Burke from the University of California, Berkeley and was born in Madisonville, , on 15 commissioned through the Reserve Officer Train- May 1982, where he attended McKenzie High ing Corps in 1998. Major Casquejo received an School and excelled across the entire spectrum initial assignment to the 325th Training Squad- of school activities and academics. Upon ron at , Florida, for Under- graduating from high school, he attended the graduate Air Battle Management Training. University of Tennessee at Martin for 1 year, Upon graduating, Major Casquejo proceeded majoring in Electrical Engineering Technology, to , , and the and earning the honor of making the Dean’s List. Lieutenant Burke for Air Weapons Officer Qualification Training in June, 1999. He was then transferred his enrollment to Middle Tennessee State University, reassigned to the 552d Component Repair Squadron where he cross- majoring in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology and enroll- trained into the Aircraft Maintenance career field, graduating from ing in the Air Force ROTC program at Tennessee State University. the Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course at Sheppard Air Base, Texas, In 2004, upon graduation from Middle Tennessee State University, in September 2000. Major Casquejo then moved to the 552d Aircraft Tennessee, and completion of ROTC at Tennessee State University, Generation Squadron as a Sortie Generation Flight Commander and Tennessee, Lieutenant Burke began technical training as an Aircraft led three Exercise RED FLAG deployments, returning to duty from his Maintenance Officer at , Texas. He was then final RED FLAG on 11 September 2001. On that fateful day, he led the assigned to the 116th Air Control Wing, , Geor- emergency launch of all E-3B/C Airborne Warning and Control System gia, the first “blended” wing in the United States Air Force, where he aircraft on-station following the terrorist attacks and went on to lead was selected as the Company Grade Officer of the Quarter for the the generation efforts for what became Operation NOBLE EAGLE. Ma- Wing. After numerous deployments and tremendous success within jor Casquejo’s unit supported five nation-wide surveillance orbits and a the 116 ACW, Lieutenant Burke was then selected to serve as the Ex- continuous Presidential security alert commitment while still support- ecutive Officer for the 402nd Electronics Maintenance Group, where ing Operations NORTHERN WATCH, SOUTHERN WATCH and ENDUR- he represented the group for the Lieutenant General Leo Marquez ING FREEDOM. He also played a vital role in the bed down of NATO Award for 2007. E-3A aircraft and personnel supporting Operation EAGLE ASSIST, the first deployment of NATO assets to support an allied nation in NATO’s 50 year history. Major Casquejo went on to lead back-to-back deploy- ments to , Turkey and Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of , as Chief of E-3 Maintenance for Operations NORTHERN and SOUTHERN WATCH. “So nigh is Grandeur to our dust, Major Casquejo was reassigned to the 43d Maintenance Group as Quality Assurance Flight Commander at Pope Air Force Base, North so near is God to man, Carolina. In 2003, he attended Squadron Officer School at , Alabama, where he was part of the General Hinman Academ- when Duty whispers low, ‘thou must,’ ic Award Flight, and was the Flight Outstanding Contributor. Shortly after graduation, Major Casquejo led a 12-ship deployment to Al Udeid the youth replies, Air Base, Qatar, supporting Operations ENDURING and IRAQI FREE- DOM. He led C-130E maintenance operations taking charge of four Air ‘I can.’” National Guard C-130Es to form the 745th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Major Casquejo — Ralph Waldo Emerson engineered the stand-up and sustainment of C-130E maintenance op- erations for 16 aircraft and 165 personnel. In May 2004, he was reas- signed as the Aircraft Maintenance Unit Officer in Charge, 43d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Major Casquejo is a graduate of the United States Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Officer’s School

32 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 at , Nevada, and was selected as the Maintenance Technical Sergeant Ryan N. Eads Team Chief for the 43d Airlift Wing’s 2005 Air Mobility Rodeo Team. Technical Sergeant Ryan N. Eads is a C-17A Instructor Loadmas- His team performed over 9,000 man-hours of maintenance earning lau- ter assigned to the , Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. datory remarks from the Air Mobility Command Director of Logistics He is 29 years old. Sergeant Eads was born and second place out of 13 C-130 wings. in Kettering Ohio, on 26 May, 1978. He at- In August 2005 Major Casquejo was assigned to the 730th Air Mobil- tended Clinton Massie High School and ex- ity Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan. He led 125 civilian and military celled in academic and athletic programs. personnel from 13 different career fields at three locations in the Western Outstanding performance as a student athlete Pacific region. Major Casquejo’s leadership led to the unit’s recognition earned him all-state honors in basketball and as the 15th Expeditionary Task Force’s Maintenance Effectiveness Award a total of 11 varsity letters in basketball, golf nominee and an overall “Excellent” rating during the Air Mobility Com- and baseball. Sergeant Eads graduated from mand Logistics Standardization and Evaluation Program inspection. high school in 1996 and enlisted in the Air In his current position, Major Casquejo leads 482 logistics technicians Force in December 1997. who maintain the wing’s 15 KC-135, 10 HH-60 and 2 E-3 aircraft valued Upon completion of Basic Military Training, Sergeant Eads began at 1.4 billion dollars. technical training as a Command and Control Apprentice at Keesler Major Casquejo’s awards and decorations include the Air Force Com- AFB, Mississippi. After graduation he was assigned to the Tanker Air- mendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Achievement lift Control Center at Scott AFB, Illinois. In May 2002 Sergeant Eads Medal, the 43d Airlift Wing Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award, elected to retrain into the loadmaster career field. This change pro- the Pope Air Force Base Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, and the vided many new and exciting opportunities. After numerous surviv- 15th Expeditionary Task Force’s General Lew Allen, Jr. Trophy Award al and aircrew qualification courses Sergeant Eads earned his wings as and Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award. a C-17A loadmaster and was assigned to the , Charleston AFB, . During this tour he participated in numerous combat missions in support of Operations ENDURING and IRAQI FREEDOM. In July 2007, Sergeant Eads was selected as part of the initial cadre to stand-up PACAF’s newest C-17A unit, the Staff Sergeant Christopher Droegemueller 517th Airlift Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Staff Sergeant Christopher Droegemueller is a Mobile Aerial Throughout his Air Force career Sergeant Eads has remained educa- Port Flight Supervisor assigned to the 86th Air Mobility Squadron, tion minded and strived to complete his undergraduate degree. In Ramstein Air Base, Germany. He is 28 years 2007 he achieved that goal. He earned a Bachelor of Science de- old and was born in Westminster, Colorado gree in Business Management in addition to CCAF degrees in Avia- on 06 March 1981. In 2000, he enlisted in the tion Operations and Information Systems Management. His hard Air Force. His first duty station was Altus Air work and dedication led to selection as the 3 OG NCO of the Year Force Base, Oklahoma, where he was assigned 2007. Sergeant Eads’ military decorations include the Air Medal, Aer- to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron as ial Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force an air freight specialist. Sergeant Droegemuel- Achievement Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism ler was then assigned to the 86th Air Mobility Expeditionary Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. He Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, where is married to the former Heather Morris. They have two children, son he has been an incredibly valuable asset in the squadron’s most heav- Devin who is 5 and daughter Rylee, 3. ily-tasked flight, averaging over 120 days TDY per year. Despite supporting an extremely high operations tempo, Sergeant Droegemueller is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Logistics through Embry Riddle Aeronautical Uni- versity. In addition, he is pursuing a Personal Training Certification Technical Sergeant Richard K. Learn through the International Sports and Science Association. Sergeant Technical Sergeant Richard K. Learn is an Integrated Avionics Sys- Droegemueller is also enrolled in a German language class through tems Craftsman assigned to the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squad- the local economy. Sergeant Droegemueller is an Air Force Sergeant ron, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina. Association member, Air Force Enlisted Club member, and Kaiser- Sergeant Learn was born in Dunedin, Florida, slautern Military Community 5/6 Club member. He assists the local on 4 May 1980. He attended Seminole High community with tree planting when a new child is born in his vil- School, graduating in June 1998. lage, and with Fasching parades, and Kinder Fasching celebrations. After graduating from high school in 1998, He is also actively involved in military volunteer service programs to he enlisted in the United States Air Force Re- include Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving and Operation JUST US serves. On September 9, 1998, Sergeant Learn which provides valuable service to our nation’s wounded soldiers. entered basic military training at San Antonio, While stationed in Altus AFB, Oklahoma, Sergeant Droegemueller TX. Upon graduation, he went to technical won the 2003 AETC Transportation Airman of the Year Award, Air- school at , Mississippi. From there, he was as- man of the Quarter five times, 486 ELRS Airman of the Month, 486 signed to the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Charleston Air AEW Airman of the Month, and 332 AEW Airman of the Month. Force Base, South Carolina. In 1999, he volunteered for three months While at Ramstein, he was selected as Squadron Airman of the Quar- of training to familiarize himself with the C-17 aircraft guidance and ter three times, nominated for Airman of the Year twice and NCO of control systems and complete his 5-level upgrade tasks. In 2001, Ser- the year once. He has received four Achievement Medals and one geant Learn volunteered to support the Air Expeditionary Force and Commendation Medal. Sergeant Droegemueller was lauded by com- deployed to Moron, . Sergeant Learn’s deployment continued manders numerous times with letters of appreciation for accomplish- through the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. During that time, ments regarding his high visibility moves and deployments. Sergeant he was one of only three individuals with access to the flight line in Droegemueller has also received appreciation letters from four differ- order to repair the last available C-17 aircraft at the air base. With no ent countries for assisting them on their deployments with a “profes- sional can-do attitude.” Young Leadership Awards Continue >

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 33 spare parts available, Sergeant Learn and his team of two maintainers named a Distinguished Graduate. were able to adjust an out of tolerance Pitch Trim Actuator (PTA), en- TSgt Love holds an Associates Degree in Aviation Operations, from abling the aircraft to pass its electronic preflight checks and complete the CCAF, and he is presently working on a Baccalaureate Degree in its mission. During Nov of 2001, Sergeant Learn was called to active Technical Management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. duty and deployed to Qatar. Among TSgt Love’s many prior awards and achievements are being In March of 2001, Sergeant Learn made the rank of Staff Sergeant named the NCO of the Year at the 305th OSS in 2006, and NCO of and became a flight line expediter. In this capacity, Sergeant Learn the Year with the 32nd ARS in 2007. His decorations include the Air scheduled maintenance, documented and tracked schedules and de- Medal (4 OLC); Air Force Commendation Medal (1 OLC); Air Force partures for all avionics system maintainers. During 2002, Sergeant Achievement Medal (1 OLC); Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Learn was hand-selected to become a C-17 Flying Crew Chief and Valor (9 OLC); Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global deployed to locations all over the world in support of a multitude of War on Terrorism Service Medal; and, the Air Force Expeditionary missions to include Operations ENDURING and IRAQI FREEDOM, as Service Ribbon (gold border and 2 OLC). well as presidential and vice presidential missions. In 2003, he volun- teered for a second activation which ended March 2004 and contin- ued on man days until May 2004. Technical Sergeant Richard T. Martin Immediately after deactivation, Sergeant Learn began employment TSgt Richard Martin is a KC-135R Evaluator Boom Operator as- with Honeywell International as a Principle Technician in the Engi- signed to the 54th Air Refueling Squadron, , neering Department. He also began taking a full load of classes at Em- , Oklahoma. He is 31 years bry-Riddle Aeronautical University, completing two years of college old and was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on in one year and graduating Cum Laude. One month after graduation, 4 December 1976. He attended Carmel High Sergeant Learn was subject to layoffs and began a job working for The School where he was a nine time lettermen Home Depot and eventually The Department of Veterans Affairs. In throughout his high school career. TSgt Mar- February 2007, he took on a position with CertainTeed Gypsum in tin later attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical Clearwater, Florida where he works as a Research and Development University where he completed his BS in Pro- technician with additional responsibilities as Site Safety Champion fessional Aeronautics, with a minor in Manage- and World Class Manufacturing Facilitator. These additional respon- ment. He completed his degree on the Dean’s sibilities place him in charge of overall plant organization, efficiency, List, and was an honor role student with a 3.7 G.P.A. TSgt Martin has and safety. He is a constant volunteer with numerous organizations also completed three Community College of the Air Force Degrees, from his church’s Youth Group to CAFB’s Top Four Association. He the Senior Non-Commissioned Academy Course 14 and the National has been awarded a Community College of the Air Force degree in Defense University’s SNCO Joint PME. Aircraft Maintenance Technology, a Bachelor’s degree in Technical Upon completion of Basic Military Training School at Lackland Air Management and is currently enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Force Base, Texas, in 1995, TSgt Martin began technical training as an University to complete his Masters Degree in Management. E-3 Air Surveillance Technician at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. He served as an AWACS crewmember for 4 years including 2 years assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron at Kadena Air Technical Sergeant Jeremiah K. Love Base, Japan. While at Kadena, TSgt Martin supported the Korea the- Technical Sergeant Jeremiah K. Love is a KC-10 Evaluator In-Flight ater of operations and counter drug operations in Central and South Refueling Operator with the 32nd Air Refueling Squadron, 305th . In 1999 he cross trained to KC-135R Boom Operator and Mobility Wing, McGuire AFB, . In his was assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron, 92nd Operations position as squadron NCOIC he is responsible Group at Fairchild AFB, Washington. While at Fairchild, TSgt Martin for the personal and professional development deployed in support of many contingencies to include Operations of 41 boom operators. TSgt Love was recently SOUTHERN WATCH and NORTHERN WATCH. In 2001, he was as- evaluated as “Exceptionally Qualified” by an signed to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, 100th Operations Group, Operations Group examiner, achieving the RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. While at Mildenhall, he deployed highest rating possible. in support of Operations JOINT GUARDIAN, ENDURING FREEDOM TSgt Love’s first duty assignment, from April and IRAQI FREEDOM, and he was selected to refuel the initial bomb- 1998 through February 2001, was as a KC-10 ers on the first day of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. He attended Ma- Basic Boom Operator with the 32nd ARS, McGuire AFB, New Jersey. thies Airman Leadership School at RAF Feltwell where he was selected Remaining with the 32nd ARS from March 2001 through September as a distinguished graduate. In 2005, TSgt Martin was reassigned to 2004, he served as a KC-10 Instructor Boom Operator and then as a the 54th Air Refueling Squadron, Altus AFB, Oklahoma as a Formal KC-10 Evaluator Boom Operator. He was then moved to the 305 OSS Training Unit Instructor Boom Operator where he is currently the at McGuire AFB to be a KC-10 Formal Training Unit Instructor. Flight Chief of Standardizations/Evaluations. From July 2007 through September 2007, TSgt Love was the Squad- TSgt Martin is married to Jennifer Martin and has a 3 year old son, ron Superintendent of the 908th EARS, Al Dhafra AB, United Arab Jackson Martin. He is very active in base professional organizations Emirates where he directed 148 Airmen during 1150 combat missons, and his local community. He is a senior Boom Operator with over providing fuel to 5400+ receiver aircraft. He is currently back with 3,100 hours. He was selected as the 100 ARW Wing Plans NCO of the 32 ARS, serving as a KC-10 Evaluator Boom Operator and Flight the year in 2004, 54 ARS NCO of the year in 2007, and the 54 ARS NCOIC. 2008 LANCE P. SIJAN USAF LEADERSHIP AWARD nominee. He is the During his distinguished career, TSgt Love has completed the En- recipient of the Air Medal, five Aerial Achievement Medals, Air Force listed Aircrew Undergraduate Course at Sheppard AFB, Texas; the Commendation Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, two AF Good Con- KC-135 Boom Operator Initial Qualification Course at Altus AFB, duct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, two Armed Forces Oklahoma; the KC-10 Boom Operator Initial Qualification Course at Expeditionary Medals, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Iraqi Campaign McGuire AFB, New Jersey; Airman Leadership School, McGuire AFB, Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War New Jersey; the KC-10 Boom Operator Instructor Course, McGuire on Terrorism Service Medal, two Humanitarian Service Medals and AFB, New Jersey where he was named a Distinguished Graduate; and the Air & Space Campaign Medal. the NCO Academy at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, where he was again Young Leadership Awards Continue >

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38 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 Captain Michael Morales Captain Steven B. Skipper Captain Michael Morales is a C-17 instructor pilot assigned to the Captain Steve Skipper is a Mission Director assigned to the Pres- 58th Airlift Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. He is 30 years idential Airlift Group (PAG), , Andrews Air Force old and was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, Base, . Capt Skipper is 32 years old on 17 September 1977. He attended Balboa and was born in , Georgia, August 8, High School, Panama, where he excelled both 1975. He has graduated from Mount Zion academically and athletically. As a senior, he High School, the Georgia Institute of Tech- broke four school records as a wide receiver nology, the University of Arkansas and com- on the football team. He also set a record as a pleted additional study at Stanford Univer- member of the only 2-person team to ever fin- sity. ish undefeated as mock trial champions. After Following graduation from high school graduating from high school, Captain Morales in 1995, Capt Skipper entered basic military was accepted to the Air Force Academy and was subsequently recruit- training. Upon completion of basic training, he finished the six- ed as a football player. He went on to play on the nationally-ranked week Information Manager Technical Training School at Keesler Air Force Academy rugby team and was awarded the Most Valuable AFB, Mississippi where he was a distinguished graduate. He was Player award as a senior. competitively selected for the Paralegal Apprentice School at Max- After graduating from the Air Force Academy in 1999, Captain Mo- well AFB, Alabama. After two years of active duty service, Capt Skip- rales attended Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force per was selected for the PALACE CHASE program and subsequently Base, Mississippi. He then went on to complete C-17 Pilot Initial completed two years of reserve service at Robins AFB, Georgia. As a Qualification at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma in September 2001. junior at the Georgia Institute of Technology, he applied to and was He was assigned to the 15th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force accepted by the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). Base, South Carolina, as a C-17 Pilot. Next, he completed the C-17 He was named the AFROTC Detachment Warrior of the Year, Blue Airdrop Co-Pilot course, December 2002, and C-17 Airdrop Aircraft Chip cadet, Rhodes Scholar candidate and graduated top of his class Commander course, August 2004, both at Altus Air Force Base, Okla- with Highest Honors distinction. He also completed a Master of Sci- homa. Captain Morales was assigned to the 58th Airlift Squadron, Al- ence degree in Industrial Engineering and Production Management tus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, as a C-17 Formal Training Unit Airdrop with Summa Cum Laude honors. Instructor Pilot in September, 2005. Following graduation, Capt Skipper was commissioned as a Sec- Captain Morales is married to the former Elisha Monique Poag. He ond Lieutenant and assigned to the 96th Communications Group, is active at the Altus base chapel as a worship leader and is the leader Eglin AFB, Florida. Initially, he performed duties as a software ana- of Officer Christian Fellowship in the area. He holds a Bachelor’s De- lyst and computer programmer where his efforts led to the group gree in Legal Studies from the Air Force Academy and has completed receiving a Level Five Capability Maturity Model, a significant en- 57 hours towards a Master’s Degree in Divinity from Liberty Universi- deavor as only the second government organization to receive such ty. He was awarded the 58th Airlift Squadron Company Grade Officer an honor. As the Network Operations Center Deputy Commander, of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2006 and the 58th Airlift Squadron Com- he led 30 network technicians overseeing multiple classified and pany Grade Officer of the Year in 2007. Captain Morales deployed to unclassified networks, which received the Kabul, Afghanistan as a mentor to the Afghan Air Corps and excelled Outstanding Unit Award and numerous other awards following the there. He received five medals while deployed, including the Army wing’s Unit Compliance Inspection. Upon completing his Network Commendation Medal. Operations duties, Capt Skipper was selected as the 96th Mission Support Group Executive Officer, overseeing administrative efforts for five squadrons and serving as the C2 lead for BRIGHT STAR, Technical Sergeant Maurice L. Osborne where his team received an “Outstanding” rating. As a first lieuten- Technical Sergeant Maurice L. Osborne, is an executive flight at- ant, he was selected as the 96th Air Base Wing Executive Officer tendant assigned to the 412th Flight Test Squadron (Speckled Trout), where he led an executive support team that directed commander- , California. He is 33 years old. Sergeant Os- based initiatives for 5 groups and 22 squadrons consisting of 8,000 borne was born in Fairfield, California, on 8 airmen. His leadership efforts led to him receiving the 2006 Lance February 1975. He graduated from Fairfield P. Sijan leadership award for the 96th Air Base Wing. High School in 1993 and enlisted in the Air In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Capt Skipper served as Force 21 June 1994. the Air Fore One liaison for Eglin AFB ensuring all critical require- Upon completion of Basic Military Training ments were fulfilled, which ultimately led to being selected by the at , Texas, he attended Presidential Pilot to become a member of the team. Occupational Therapy Assistant training at Al- As a Mission Director for the Presidential Airlift Group, he has led lied Health Science, , Texas, numerous missions spanning over 250 flight hours, including Presi- graduating March 1995. In August 1999, Ser- dent Ford’s funeral, the G-8 Summit, the Latin-America conference geant Osborne applied and was accepted into the Executive Flight and the Africa diplomacy visit. Most recently, Capt Skipper com- Attendant career field. He is active in the Air Force Sergeants’ As- pleted Squadron Officer School in residence, where he received dis- sociation and Professional Organizations Steering Council. He is tinction as a Top-Third Graduate, Outstanding Contributor and was Edwards Air Force Base’s “Red” Erwin Outstanding Career Enlisted voted by his peers for the Clebe McClary TEAM leadership award. Aviator of the Year 2007 nominee. He is the recipient of the Aerial His military awards include the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Air Force Force Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal. Global War on Terror Medal, and Armed Forces Service Medal. Young Leadership Awards Continue >

“The real leader has no need to lead – he is content to point the way.” –Henry Miller

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Major Erin M. Staine-Pyne Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. While Major Erin M. Staine-Pyne is the Academic Flight Commander for deployed, he was a member of the crew that earned the awards of the 29th Weapons Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. the 363rd Operation Southern Watch Crew of the Month, the 340th Maj Staine-Pyne was born in Alexandria, Vir- Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) Aircrew of the Month ginia on 29 October 1975. She attended Hay- twice, and the 22 EARS Aircrew of the Month. During deployment he field High School, excelling across the entire received seven Air Medals, one of which was a single sortie Air Medal, spectrum of school activities, and graduated in and two Aerial Achievement Medals. the top one percent of the class. Major Staine- For the actions of his single sortie Air Medal, his crew was nomi- Pyne participated in numerous school sports, nated as the 92 ARW Air Crew of the Quarter for and was the Major of the soccer and field hock- the first quarter in 2003. Following the deactivation of the 97 ARS, ey teams. he was assigned to the 93 ARS at Fairchild AFB where he served as the Upon graduation from high school Major Squadron Standardization and Evaluation Liaison Officer, the Squad- Staine-Pyne was accepted to the US Air Force Academy. There she ron Aircrew Scheduler, and finally as the Chief Unit Deployment Of- earned a Bachelor of Science degree and was commissioned as a ficer. While in the 93 ARS, he earned the 92d Operations Group Of- second lieutenant on 27 May 1998. After graduation from the Air ficer Hawk award for actions in the local community. In July of 2006, Force Academy, she attended pilot training at Laughlin Air Force he was reassigned to the 351 ARS at RAF Mildenhall. He was selected Base, Texas. for the KC-135 Instructor Pilot Course at the Air Mobility Training Following training her first assignment was to the 41st Airlift Center at Altus AFB, Oklahoma. Upon returning to RAF Mildenhall, Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina. She upgraded to in- he was assigned to the 100th Operations Support Squadron as a Wing structor and served as the Chief of Tactics for the 41st. While serv- Scheduler and was elected the East Anglia Airlift/Tanker Association ing at Pope AFB, Major Staine-Pyne was recognized as the Company (A/TA) Vice President. He organized the 2007 ATA Convention trip Grade Officer of the year for the 41st AS and the 43rd Operations to Nashville, Tennessee, for the 100 ARW, 86 AW, 727 ARS, 351 SOG, Group in 2003. and . Following her assignment at Pope, Major Staine-Pyne attended In November of 2007, he was assigned to the 100 ARW Staff. While the C-130 Weapons Instructor Course, where she was recognized as on the Wing Staff, he has been recognized twice as the Wing Staff the Distinguished Graduate. Following graduation she immediately Company Grade Officer of the Quarter. During this assignment, he transitioned to Weapons Instructor at the C-130 Weapons Instructor completed a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the Uni- Course where she was awarded the Air Mobility Center Company versity of Oklahoma in only 13 months while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Grade Officer of the Year for 2005 and the 2007 Instructor of the Year His military decorations include the Air Medal (6 OLC), the Aerial for the Weapons School. Achievement Medal ( 1 OLC), the Air Force Commendation Medal, Major Staine-Pyne is a “Top Third” graduate of Squadron Officers the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Unit School. She has been decorated with the Air Medal, the Aerial Achieve- Award (4 OLC), the Combat Readiness Medal, the National Defense ment Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Outstanding Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Organizational the Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, the Air Force Longevity Excellence Award, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with one Service, and the Air Force Training Ribbon. oak leaf cluster and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Med- Captain Toth is married to the former Rachel Stempien of Chan- al. She is an accomplished Pilot with over 2,000 flying hours and flew nahon, Illinois, who currently teaches High School Mathematics at combat missions in Operation JOINT FORGE, Operation ENDURING RAF Lakenheath. FREEDOM and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. She also flew combat support missions for Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Major Staine-Pyne is married to Mr. Frank Staine-Pyne of Los Angeles, California.

Captain Brent J. Toth Captain Brent J. Toth is the Assistant Chief of Wing Inspections, “The leader must know, , , Mildenhall, United King- must know that he knows dom. He was born in Joliet, Illinois, on 22 May 1978. He attended Minooka Community High and must be able School in Minooka, Illinois, and graduated in 1996. to make it abundantly clear After graduating, Captain Toth attended the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado to those about him Springs, Colorado. He graduated on 31 May 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in American that he knows.” History and was commissioned a Second Lieu- tenant in the United States Air Force. Following graduation he was –Clarence B. Randall assigned to Scott AFB, Illinois. While stationed at Scott AFB, he served as the Executive Officer in the 458th Airlift Squadron. He was then assigned to Laughlin AFB, Texas, where he attended Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training. He then received an assignment to Fairchild AFB, Washington, as a copilot in the 97th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS). While assigned to the 97 ARS and serving as the Squadron Executive Officer, he was awarded the Staff Support Officer of the Year in 2003. He also partici- pated in seven deployments in support of Operation Southern Watch,

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 41 The Airlift/Tanker Association Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen Award is presented annually to an outstanding Air Transportation (2T2XX) individual for sustained excellence in aerial port operations.

2008 A/TA Halvorsen Award

Technical Sergeant Kody Dale Pruitt

Technical Sergeant Kody D. Pruitt is the Assistant NCOIC Technical Sergeant Pruitt has a diverse Air Transportation back- of Airlift Requirements, 3rd Air Force 603rd Air Mobility Division ground having served in the Pacific and European theaters. His as- (AMD), 603rd Air and Space Operations Center, signments include bases in the , Portugal; Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The AMD plans, Florida; Okinawa, Japan; and Ramstein, Germany. schedules, coordinates, tasks, and executes USAFE TSgt Pruitt has deployed overseas in support of Op- air mobility missions for USEUCOM, USAFE, and erations JTF FULL ACCOUNTING in South Asia and other users. The AMD is one of five divisions with- humanitarian earthquake relief in Thailand. in the 603 AOC which is the epicenter of the 3 AF TSgt Pruitt has a great heart for his commu- – USAFE’s Warfighting Headquarters. In his current nity. He is currently involved with the Works Of assignment he has been instrumental in validating Faith Christian Center as the sole web developer and planning EUCOM Channel Missions, Special providing spiritual growth to a worldwide audi- Assignment Airlift Missions (SAAM), Contingency ence of over 2,700 people. He is involved with Missions and Non-combatant Evacuation Opera- the American Diabetes Association by sponsor- tions. TSgt Pruitt is considered the “go to” advisor ing members in their annual “Tour de Cure” cy- on transportation and logistics issues and is highly cling endeavor to raise money. sought by EUCOM to provide technical expertise. TSgt Pruitt embodies the AF fitness standard Technical Sergeant Pruitt was born 9 November and scored 100% on AF fit test and successfully 1973 in DeLeon, Texas and entered the Air Force completed the 22nd annual Budapest marathon in 1992. His career began as a student at Lackland in 2007. AFB, Texas for basic training and then to Sheppard TSgt Pruitt’s major awards and decorations AFB, Texas for technical training. He completed include being named the 2007 603rd Air and the Air Transportation Apprentice Course at Shep- Space Operations Center NCO of the Year, the pard Air Force Base, Texas in 1993 and the Fabri- Air Force Commendation Medal (2 OLC), AF cation of Aerial Delivery Load Course at , Outstanding Unit Award (4 OLC), the Global Virginia in 1997. TSgt Pruitt graduated from Air- War On Terrorism Service Medal and the Hu- man Leadership School at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan in 1999, manitarian Service Medal. and the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, Kapun Air Station, TSgt Pruitt is married to the former Miss Staci Holland from Germany in 2007. Comanche, Texas. They have one 8 year old Son, Kade.

“Too often the ground personnel are taken for granted or overlooked in major air events that are outcome centered…” –Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen, “The Berlin Candy Bomber”

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The Airlift/Tanker Association Specialized Mission Award is presented annually to an outstanding individual whose performance of duties in support of an aerial air mobility mission is exceptionally noteworthy during crises, contingencies, or humanitarian airlift. This award is presented to career fields not covered by the Huyser Award categories. 2008 A/TA Specialized Mission Award

Master Sergeant Lenny P. Eichsteadt

Master Sergeant Lenny P. Eichsteadt, is a Flight Attendant/Flight C-9C, and also augmented on C-137, C-141, KC-10, and E-4B VIP Chief with the 99th Airlift Squadron, Andrews AFB, Maryland. He is aircraft in support of the President and Vice President of the United a Senior Flight Attendant with over 3300 flying hours. States and other senior leaders. He was also a member of the C-37A Sergeant Eichsteadt was born October 1, 1970, aircraft acquisition and design team. in Wild Rose, . He graduated Wautoma In June 1999 Sergeant Eichsteadt received an as- High School, Wautoma, Wisconsin, in 1988. After signment to the 76th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein graduating from high school, Sergeant Eichsteadt AB, Germany. Sergeant Eichsteadt was an evalu- joined the Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program ator Flight Attendant on the C-20A/H, C-37A, in Appleton, Wisconsin, ultimately entering Air and C-9A, completing his tour at 86th Operations Force Basic Military Training on 2 March 1989. Group Standardization and Evaluation. Upon graduation from basic training, Sergeant In June 2003 Sergeant Eichsteadt was re-as- Eichsteadt received a direct-duty assignment to the signed to the 99th Airlift Squadron, Andrews AFB, Air Force Commissary Service Detachment 0422, Maryland, as an Instructor Flight Attendant on C- 60th Services Squadron, Travis AFB, California, as a 20B, C-37A and C-9C. Sergeant Eichsteadt was the Subsistence Operations Specialist. While assigned first Flight Attendant instructor for the Executive to Travis, Sergeant Eichsteadt held numerous com- Aircrew Training Center teaching initial qualifica- missary positions to include being a manager of tion flight attendants. He was also the Flight At- the “We-Serve” program. tendant NCOIC Training In April of 1991, Sergeant Eichsteadt was re-as- and Assistant Flight Chief, Flight Attendants. Cur- signed to the Defense Commissary Agency, De- rently, he is the Flight Chief of Flight Attendants tachment 69, 51st Services Squadron, Osan AB, in the 99th Airlift Squadron. Korea as a Troop Support Warehouse Worker/Re- Sergeant Eichsteadt is the only Air Force Rep- ceiving Clerk. He also managed the wing’s MRE resentative to the National Business Aviation war reserve material stocks. Association. He serves on the Flight Attendant Sergeant Eichsteadt received a permanent Scholarship Committee. He is also very in- change of duty stations in May 1992 to Defense volved with multiple unit booster club events Commissary Agency, 82nd Mission Support Squadron, Williams AFB, critical to unit cohesion. Arizona as Troop Support Supervisor and Merchandiser. Sergeant MSgt Eichsteadt’s prior awards and achievements include holding Eichsteadt was called upon frequently to fill in as Commissary Man- a CCAF Associate degree in Aviation Operations, and being named ager. He planned and executed all closing procedures during base the 99th Airlift Squadron Senior NCO of the Year for 2007; a 89th re-alignment and closing operations. Airlift Wing nominee for DoD “Why We Serve Program;” 89th Op- After applying for a special duty assignment, Sergeant Eichsteadt erations Group Volunteer Category of the Quarter, 2007; 755 ESPTS was re-assigned to the 99th Airlift Squadron, Andrews AFB, Mary- SNCO of the Month, 2007 755 ESPTG, Bagram AB Afghanistan. He land as a Special Air Missions Flight Attendant. Sergeant Eichsteadt has also received numerous accolades as an Airlift Squadron Team became an Evaluator Flight Attendant on the C-20B/H, C-37A and member and as an Airman of Quarter/Year.

“…any citizen should be willing to give all that he has to give his country in work or sacrifice in times of crises.” –Eleanor Roosevelt

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The Airlift/Tanker Association General Ronald R. Fogleman ASAM Award recognizes the top graduate of the Advanced Studies Of Air Mobility (ASAM) program, an Air Force-sponsored intermediate developmental education program taught at the USAF Expeditionary Center. The award recognizes excellence across a broad range of criteria, including peer review, leadership, written and oral presentation of research, academic performance, and physical fitness. 2008 A/TA Fogleman ASAM Award

Major Kevin Eastland

Major Kevin Eastland is a C-17 instructor pilot assigned to the Airlift Director, and Flight Commander. In 2001, he planned 13th Air Force Commander’s Action Group, , over 77 high altitude airdrop missions delivering over 1.6 million Hawaii. He is 36 years old. Major Eastland was food packets to Afghan refugees while deployed born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 28 March as part of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. His 1972. He attended Norwin High School and ex- track record of success continued as he was part celled in both academics and athletics earning of the 62d Airlift Wing’s Aircrew of the Year in recognition as the school’s Scholar-Athlete of 2002. In 2004, Major Eastland was selected as the Year in 1990. After graduating from high initial cadre to stand up C-17 squadron opera- school, Major Eastland attended the University tions in the 6th Airlift Squadron at McGuire of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, major- AFB, New Jersey. For his exceptional efforts, he ing in aerospace engineering. He received his was recognized as the 305th Operations Group commission through the Air Force ROTC pro- Field Grade Officer of the Year in 2004. While gram in 1994. at McGuire, he continued his outstanding per- Upon graduation, Major Eastland was as- formance as Chief of Wing Tactics and Wing signed to McClellan Air Force Base, Califor- Executive Officer. In 2006, Major Eastland was nia, where he served as an A-10/F-111 systems reassigned as a student of the Advanced Studies engineer and executive officer in the Aircraft of Air Mobility, an Air Force intermediate de- Management Directorate. In 1998, he gradu- velopmental education program at the United ated from the University of California at Davis States Air Force Expeditionary Center, Fort Dix, completing his masters in business administra- New Jersey. Once again rising to the top, Ma- tion degree. He was then reassigned to Little jor Eastland was recognized as a distinguished Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, as Chief, Group graduate and winner of the first ever General Inspection Plans in the 463rd Airlift Group. Ronald R. Fogleman award. Upon graduation, While at Little Rock, Major Eastland was select- he was assigned to Hickam, Air Force Base, Ha- ed for Undergraduate Pilot Training at , waii, where he currently resides. Texas. After graduating in 2000, his first flying assignment was Major Eastland is married to the former Chrystal Craig of Sacra- to McChord Air Force Base, Washington, flying the venerable C- mento, California. The couple has two children: Kasey, age 8 and 141 Starlifter. After a brief stint in the C-141, Major Eastland Craig, age 5. Major Eastland is the recipient of multiple decora- began flying the C-17 Globemaster III. He served in a variety tions including the Air Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal, Merito- of jobs at McChord including Squadron Executive Officer, Wing rious Service Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal.

“Remember that our nation’s first great leaders were also our first great scholars.” –John F. Kennedy

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 47 The Airlift/Tanker Association General P.K. Carlton Award for Valor is presented annually to an individual who demonstrates courage, strength, determination, bravery and fearlessness during a combat, contingency or humanitarian mission during the previous calendar year.

2008 A/TA General P. K. Carlton Award for Valor Technical Sergeant David M. Denton TSgt Denton enlisted in the Air Force in 1995 and was assigned to The Army flight surgeons and flight medics began treatment of the four Little Rock AFB. There, he worked in the Emergency Room, Urgent Care, most critical patients. TSgt Denton was placed in charge of six patients and the Family Practice clinic. He volunteered for Aeromedical Evacua- and directed their care and treatment. He thoroughly assessed each pa- tion Technician (AET) duty in 1999 and was assigned tient and promptly identified two with respiratory to the 43 AES at Pope AFB. His duties included con- compromise that he corrected with supplemental tingency support for deployment training and op- oxygen. All of the patients had uncontrolled external erations and squadron professional development. He arterial bleeding requiring rapid intervention. TSgt progressed through the AET career field as evidenced Denton applied tourniquets on two patients and by his selection as AET Flight Instructor and further bandages to all the open wounds to control blood as AET Flight Examiner. His next assignment was to loss. As he applied the tourniquets he directed his the 18 AES, Yokota AB Japan from August 2003 - Sep- partner to gain intravenous (I.V.) access and began tember 2006. While assigned to the 18 AES, TSgt Den- rapid infusion of I.V. fluids. His quick identification ton’s leadership abilities were utilized as the NCOIC, of the life threatening arterial bleeding prevented the Standardization and Evaluation, and he completed loss of major extremities for both patients. Under his tour as the NCOIC, Medical Readiness office. As TSgt Denton’s care and direction all of the patients the Medical Readiness NCOIC, he was pivotal to the were stabilized prior to the CH-47 landing at Kanda- 18 AES move to Kadena AB Japan in 2005. TSgt Den- har. ton PCS’d to Scott AFB in October 2006 and has con- On arrival at Kandahar airfield the crew was tinued his career as the NCOIC, Standardization and tasked to return to the incident site to airlift 8 ad- Evaluation. ditional casualties from the blast. TSgt Denton ex- TSgt Denton’s prior awards and achievements pedited the first patient offload at the hospital, and include the Air Medal (1 OLC), the Air Force Com- while the CH-47 refueled, directed the restocking of mendation Medal (1 OLC), and the Air Force medical supplies and equipment for the second run Achievement Medal (2 OLC). to the incident site. The second load of patients was Calm Determination Saves Lives airlifted without incident and transferred to the Kandahar hospital. As a USAF Aeromedical Evacuation Technician, Technical Sergeant After completion of the second mission, the Chinook crew notified Denton volunteered for an “in lieu of” deployment tasking in sup- TSgt Denton that his crew was tasked to fly another medical evacu- port of US Army helicopter medical evacuations in the OEF AOR. He ation alert, this time on a HH-60 Pavehawk, to airlift a US military deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan as an HH-60 Pavehawk member from a forward operating base (FOB) to the medical unit at Flight Medic from 27 July – 7 December 2007. During his deployment, Qalat. The patient was suffering from a surgical emergency, but was a single day would test his medical training and his mental resolve. stable and only required monitoring during the flight to Qalat. As Senior Flight Medic, TSgt Denton was responsible for all initial On approach into Qalat, the crew was notified of yet another training for newly assigned medics as they arrived in theater. On 13 medical evacuation to a FOB for a patient who sustained a gunshot October he was scheduled to provide an orientation flight for a newly wound to the abdomen. During the return flight to Qalat, the patient arrived medic when the urgent call for medevac was received. A suicide developed external bleeding and became unresponsive. TSgt Denton bomber detonated a personnel-borne improvised explosive device in a again quickly identified the life threatening condition, initiated an- crowded civilian market place killing 7 and wounding 39 civilians. TSgt other I.V. access for fluid resuscitation, and reinforced the bandages Denton and his partner were alerted to fly an opportune mission aboard and dressings. The patient was stabilized and offloaded at Qalat. a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook. Their tasking linked them with two U.S. In summary, TSgt Denton’s bravery and sheer determination on this Army flight surgeons and two U.S. Army flight medics with a require- day were crucial to the life-and-limb saving treatment of 20 patients ment to pick up and transport casualties to the medical unit at Kanda- and indicative of his heroic efforts on multiple missions during this har. On the first run into the mass casualty incident the crew received 10 long deployment. TSgt Denton embodies the spirit of the General P.K. critical patients, all of whom had sustained major multi-system trauma. Carlton Award.

“…the battle, sir, is not to the strong alone, it is to the vigilant, the active, and brave.” –Patrick Henry

48 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 ADVERTISEMENT COURTESY A/TA

The Beat Goes On Air Mobility Responds Beyond Baghdad In keeping with the 2008 A/TA Convention theme: “From Berlin to Baghdad and Beyond,” the following articles highlight the fact that, despite of the high ops tempo in support of OEF and OIF, America’s Air Mobility forces continue to respond to a myriad of situations beyond Baghdad –

Ramstein members Deliver Aid to Georgian Republic As of 26 August, Ramstein Air Base C-130 Hercules aircrews contin- delivering much-needed relief,” said Brig. Gen. William W. Uhle Jr., ued to fly to Tbilisi International Airport in Georgia to deliver crucial the 3rd Air Force assistant vice commander. “Our men and women humanitarian supplies. make that airbridge to Georgia a reality and ultimately impact the Department of Defense officials were asked to support the mission lives of many Georgians for the better.” with a joint U.S. military operation that launched with the delivery The emergency shelter items and medical supplies are provided of pallets of medicine, clothing, sleeping bags, cots and other essen- from the U.S. State Department stock at the U.S. Army Medical Ma- tial items Aug. 13. teriel Center in Pirmasens. The supplies are then packed into pallets The joint military effort supports coordination by the U.S. State by Soldiers at the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 66th Trans- Department and U.S. Agency for International Development with portation Company on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. The pallets are the Georgians. transported to the Ramstein AB cargo yard and loaded onto C-130s “Our sole goal is to safely and rapidly deliver humanitarian aid by aerial porters from the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron and 435th to Georgia to alleviate human suffering and save lives,” said Col. Logistics Readiness Squadron. Benjamin Everson, the U.S. Army Europe’s International Operations Once loaded on C-130s, aircrews fly the sev- Division chief, speaking in August. “We will continue to support this en-hour trip to Tbilisi. As soon as they touch down at Tbilisi Interna- humanitarian mission until the host nation and the U.S. State tional Airport, C-130 loadmasters, 86th Air Mobility Squadron aerial Department determine that it is no longer needed.” porters and a Georgian civilian contract company work together to offload the cargo. One pallet after another is quickly off-loaded from the aircraft. Meanwhile, the Georgians on the ground continually thank the U.S. military team for its efforts. “We are in dire need of these supplies,” said Sergey Khomchenko, the Counterpart Community and Humanitarian Assistance Program director. “Thank you so much for helping us in this great time of need. These supplies will surely save lives.” The first deliveries into Georgia were flown in by a C-17 Globemaster Aug. 13. Cargo aboard the aircraft included two pallets of antibiotics that equaled 104,000 doses, Mr. Khomchenko said. “We had more burn victims than we could’ve imagined,” he said. “These antibiotics will go directly to the hospitals to help Georgians who are suffering in pain.” Ramstein AB C-130 aircrews began flying Aug. 15. “We are thrilled to be part of this humanitarian mission,” said Capt. J. Agnew, a 37th AS C-130 pilot who flew humanitarian aid Airmen from the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron move humanitarian into Georgia. “I chose to fly an airlift aircraft so that I could be part of supplies into position for loading in support of the humanitarian missions like this. Our unique airlift capabilities allow us to respond mission to Georgia Aug. 26 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Twenty- quickly to Georgia’s request for assistance.” eight Soldiers from the 66th Transportation Company and the 39th While aircraft continue to deliver humanitarian aid, there is a 1st Transportation Battalion, and Airmen from the 723rd Air Mobility Combat Communications Squadron team in Tbilisi. The communi- Squadron worked 36 hours to palletize more than 75,000 pounds of cations team is providing communications support to U.S. service- emergency shelter items and medical supplies which include tents, members in Tbilisi as well as to the U.S. Embassy. blankets, bedding, hygiene items, clothing, beds, cots, and medical U.S. officials, including a U.S. European Command survey team, supplies in order to support this mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. continue to coordinate closely with the government of the Republic Bryan Woods) of Georgia to determine what aid is most needed within the country Airmen with 3rd Air Force at Ramstein lead the contingency plan- and how best to distribute the aid. ning effort as the operational arm of U.S. Air Forces in Europe. With As of Aug. 14, roughly 330 short tons of humanitarian aid had dozens of planners coordinating up and down the chain of com- been airlifted into Tbilisi, the bulk of which had been palletized, mand with their U.S. European Command counterparts in Stuttgart, loaded and offloaded by USAFE Airmen after an initial hand-off of Germany, humanitarian assistance operations are taking shape day supplies from U.S. Army Europe Soldiers. and night. Also as of Aug. 14, aircrews with the 37th Airlift Squadron had “USAFE, as the air component to EUCOM, brings an invaluable flown 17 C-130 missions since the effort began, while Air Mobility capability to this humanitarian assistance mission -- an airbridge Command has provided additional airlift with C-17 aircraft.

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 51 Pope AES Crew Part Of Historic Rescue Mission Sixteen airmen from the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, During a recent interview, the three contractors – Marc Gonsalves, Pope AFB, NC, participated in a historic mission recently which Thomas Howes and Keith Stansell, all employees of the Los Angeles- brought home three American contractors that were held captive by based Northrop Grumman Corp, who had spent five years in cap- the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia after their drug- tivity in the jungles of southern Colombia – expressed gratitude to surveillance plane went down in February 2003. everyone involved in their rescue effort and the homecoming. The 43rd AE team which consisted of a primary and backup flight The crew aboard the , Calif., C-17 consisted crews and two ground support personnel provided medical support of seven members from the 43rd AES along with 17 Airmen from during the patriotic mission to bring the contractors home just be- Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., Together they flew the contractors fore the Fourth of July holiday. back to safety in the United States July 2.

On the Heels of Gustav, AMC Supports Hurricane Ike Evacuation

In mid-September, Mobility Airmen and their aircraft were again Active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen had been in full support of hurricane evacuation operations as Hurricane Ike involved with hurricane relief efforts almost nonstop for over two approached the Gulf Coast. weeks, since the initial planning and missions in support of Hurri- This effort to support evacuation of patients and members of the cane Gustav began in late August. general population came on the heels of Air Mobility Command’s “AMC has the capability to quickly deliver emergency response support to Hurricane Gustav evacuation efforts. Command and con- teams and massive amounts of relief supplies and equipment on a trol and coordination of the airlift effort was provided by the 618th moment’s notice,” an Air Mobility Command spokesman said. “Air Tanker Airlift Control Center at Scott AFB, Illinois, while missions are mobility is a truly unique resource for our nation, with capabilities flown by active duty, Reserve, Air National Guard and commercial daily ranging from combat missions to humanitarian assistance.” partners. On a typical day, the 618th TACC coordinates an average of 900 According to AMC officials, days before the hurricane’s projected airlift and air refueling missions, moving nearly 2,000 tons of cargo landfall Air Force personnel, equipment and aircraft were preposi- and more than 6,000 passengers globally. The 618th TACC can seam- tioned along the Gulf Coast in preparation for possible relocation of lessly redirect these missions to support emerging requirements for patients and members of the general population. More aircraft and contingency or humanitarian relief operations. aircrews were placed on alert. When a Hurricane is identified as having potential to strike the United States, the 618th TACC begins to posture mobility forces for various relief scenarios. This posturing may include placing aircraft and crews in Bravo alert status, meaning crews are on standby and ready to launch in three hours or less from notification. Air Mobility Command is no stranger to humanitarian operations in the United States and throughout the world. The command has a long history of preparing for and assisting civilian authorities follow- ing a natural disaster. In fact, for Hurricane Gustav, the 618th TACC coordinated the movement of 8,074 evacuees, nearly 573 patients, and about 506 tons of equipment. During Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, the 618th TACC tasked nearly 900 sorties to support relief efforts, and mobility forces moved more than 14,600 passengers, nearly 3,000 patients, and hauled the equivalent of 686 semi-truckloads of supplies to and from the Gulf Coast region. Members of a Mobile Aeromedical Staging Facility team from Mac- After setting up the contingency response cell during Hurricane Dill Air Force Base, Fla., board a plane headed to Corpus Christie, Katrina, TACC Airmen rapidly turned requirements into missions for Texas, in support of Hurricane Ike evacuation efforts there. (U.S. Air humanitarian airlift assistance to people on the Gulf Coast. Within Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph L. Swafford Jr.) the first 24 hours of Katrina’s landfall, the TACC aggressively moved search-and-rescue teams and their equipment to Louisiana, and then 618th TACC officials said AMC aircraft and personnel were sup- quickly shifted focus to a hub-and-spoke operation to bring in sup- porting the evacuation of hundreds of critical care and special plies and rescue patients. needs patients from Corpus Christi, Texas. As early as 9 September, The 618th TACC has also supported many humanitarian relief the 618th TACC was coordinating the movement of Contingency efforts around the globe. In fact, in August the Center supported Response Teams and Mobile Aeromedical Staging Facility teams to the delivery of humanitarian assistance to individuals displaced by Texas to support possible AE missions. recent fighting in the Republic of Georgia. Air Force mobility Air- Contingency Response Group elements from McGuire AFB, NJ and men delivered more than 587 tons of needed supplies, including Travis AFB, CA – used to establish airfield operations and control the Humanitarian Daily Rations, cots, blankets, generators, medical AMC airlift effort from the ground – were positioned at several loca- supplies, and more. tions in Texas. Additionally, three MASF teams – from the 6th Air And during Pakistan earthquake relief operations in 2005, the 621st Mobility Wing, MacDill AFB, Fla.; the 43rd Airlift Wing, Pope AFB, Contingency Response Wing, McGuire AFB, N.J., supported 273 U.S. N.C.; and the at Scott AFB – were positioned missions, and provided 15,294,000 pounds of relief supplies, includ- in Texas. MASFs provide a staging area to receive, hold and prepare ing more than 93,000 sleeping bags and 292,000 blankets. The wing patients involved with aeromedical evacuation. also loaded 587 trucks and processed 4,481 pallets.

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On its 60th Anniversary Air Force Reserve: Flying and Fighting as an Unrivaled Wingman Betty R. Kennedy, HQ Air Force Reserve Command History Office

The origins of an air reserve in the US military stem from the Pre- initiated in 1968 the associate concept whereby Air Force Reserve paredness Movement and the efforts of “air minded” citizens and personnel would associate with an active duty unit equipped with congressmen who secured provisions in the National Defense Act of new C-141s or C-9As, flying and performing maintenance together. 1916 for an Organized Reserve Corps of 2,300 members. Another This resulted in the implementation of the Total Force Policy, and thirty-two years later, the Air Force Reserve was formally the Air Force Reserve became a multi-mission force. Special established as the Air Force Reserve on April 14, 1948. operations, air refueling, weather reconnaissance, and, President Harry Truman envisioned a program, simi- once again, fighter missions were added to the airlift, lar to the First World War’s, whereby Reservists stood rescue, and mission support roles performed by the ready to serve as replacements during wartime. Air Force Reserve. The associate concept soon ex- When Korea erupted, the Air Force mobilized panded to include the C-5 airlift aircraft. nearly 147,000 Air Force Reservists to active service Air Force Reserve participation in Air Force exer- for periods from one to three years between July cises and deployments perfected its mobility capa- 1950 and June 1953. Five Air Force Reserve units bilities as demonstrated throughout the seventies, remained on active service while another 15 units most notably during the Israeli Airlift of 1973 when were called up for their personnel, replacing and fill- some 630 crewmembers volunteered for Middle East ing out active units. Both the 452nd Bombardment missions to include flying into Tel Aviv while another Wing and the 437th Troop Carrier Wing saw extensive 1,590 Reservists performed missions worldwide, freeing combat service in Korea. up more active crews for this airlift. In the 1960s, the Air Force reorganized its management of the Air The 1980s saw further modernization and expansion of the Air Reserve Forces, making the gaining commands more responsible for Force Reserve program. KC-10s joined the associate force in 1981. the training and readiness of the reserve units they would acquire Fighter units obtained the more modern A-10s and F-4s, and in upon mobilizations. President John Kennedy’s flexible response pol- 1984, the Air Force Reserve received its first F-16. Operationally, the icy meant the reserve forces also acquired greater importance and Air Force Reserve returned American students from Grenada in 1983, utility, for the military services did not have enough personnel or performed air refuelings of F-111 bombers during the El Dorado resources on active duty. Thus, to support the Berlin and Cuban Cri- Canyon raid on Libyan-sponsored terrorists in 1986, and, as a full ses, the services needed to rely on the reserve forces. partner in Operation Just Cause, ousted Panama’s General Noriega The Air Force again called on the Air Force Reserve to participate in 1989-1990—all the while supporting humanitarian and disaster in the Vietnam War effort. Air Force Reservists voluntarily provided relief efforts, such as Hurricane Hugo. direct and indirect support with few mobilizations—such as the AC- The Persian Gulf War marked another watershed moment for the 119 gunship unit. Needing more strategic lift into the Vietnam The- Air Force and the Air Force Reserve and their evolving and comple- ater, the Military Air Transport Service sought assistance in 1965. mentary roles and responsibilities. The Air Force Reserve’s perfor- The Air Force Reserve responded by fly- mance was a true testimony to Total ing C-124 missions as part of their inac- Force. Air Force Reserve airlift and tanker tive duty, annual two-week training, and crews were flying within days of Saddam an additional 36 days of inactive duty Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait in August days until US involvement ended in 1990. When Operations Desert Shield/ 1973. Air Force Reserve rescue and recov- Storm ended, the Air Force Reserve ery, intelligence and medical specialists, counted 23,500 Reservists mobilized aerial porters, maintainers, lawyers, and with another 15,000 serving in a volun- chaplains comprised an entire range of teer capacity. support provided. Air Force Reservists continued to serve As Air Force leadership looked to the and were heavily involved in enforcing future with Vietnam ending, greater ef- the no-fly zone over northern and south- The 437th Troop Carrier Wing saw extensive combat ficiencies could be had by an Air Force ern Iraq as well as humanitarian relief service in Korea. (USAFR Photo). whose members—active and reserve— missions to assist uprooted Iraqi Kurds. trained to the same standards and utilized the same equipment and For over six years, Air Force Reserve C-130s performed these Provide weapon systems. Desiring more augmentation from the Air Force Comfort missions on a rotational basis while F-16s and rescue HH- Reserve and yet unable to procure enough new C-141s, the Air Force 60Gs likewise deployed to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, for the no-fly

54 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 operations. In 1993, when tensions mounted in Bosnia, Air Force as military forces entered Afghanistan in search of the Taliban in Reserve tanker and fighter units and associate crews participated. Operation Enduring Freedom. Air Force Reservists made significant During the 1990s, the Air Force increasingly relied on its Air Force contributions by flying , combat delivery, rescue, Reserve component for a “steady state” of daily assistance—whether strategic airlift, and air refueling missions and providing medical, it was flying airlift channel, fire fighting, aerial spray, hurricane aeromedical, security forces, and civil engineering support to opera- tions in Afghanistan. Air Force Reserve HH-60 rescue, A-10, and C- 130 crews continue to perform rotational tours in Afghanistan. When war with Saddam Hussein’s Iraq began in March 2003, Air Force Reserve flew numerous strike operations during the first hours of engagement with special operations folks serving behind enemy lines. Our tankers were part of the lead tanker force, offloading more than 21 million pounds of fuel to more than 1,000 aircraft. Fifteen C-17 Reserve associate crews supported the C-17 airdrop, opening up the Northern Front in Iraq on 26 March. Additionally, Reservists

Standing down after : The 512th Troop Carrier Wing forms on the fightline at Willow Grove Air Reserve Station, PA. in 1962, following demobilization from deployment to southern Florida in support of exercise Sun Shade II. Eight Air Force Reserve flying wings deployed to Florida to provide ready response to the mounting Cuban Missile Crisis. Initially slated for one year, the deployment ended early after only one month of active duty. (Cour- tesy Photo). hunter missions or providing highly skilled medical and aeromedical personnel. As a result, in February 1997, the Air Force Reserve offi- US Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen assigned to the 301st Rescue Squad- cially became the Air Force Reserve Command, signifying the impor- ron (RQS), prepare to board a Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) C- tance placed upon the Air Force Reserve’s contribution of its Citizen- 130 Hercules aircraft, in preparation for a static line jump over Tallil Air Airmen and the evolution from weekend participation to every day Base, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Courtesy Photo). of the week on call 24/7. supported Air Force unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) missions and Between March and September 1999, Air Force Reservists volun- space-based operations in Southwest Asia, providing essential data teered and were also mobilized for Allied Force operations over Ser- to battlefield commanders. During the combat phase (19 March-1 bia and Kosovo. The involuntary recall marked the ninth time the May) Air Force Reserve aircraft and crews flew nearly 162,000 hours and deployed 70 unit-equipped aircraft in theater while aeromedical personnel provided 45 percent of the Air Force’s aeromedical crews that performed 3,100 patient movements. To date, Air Force Reservists have contributed significantly to the more than 418,000 mobility sorties, 126,500 air refueling sorties,

An AFRC C-130 belonging to the 908th AW lands on a dirt airfield in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in December 2001. The aircraft was deployed to the 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan. Since December 2001, the 777th EAS has ferried more than 71,000 troops and more than 35,000 tons of A 514th AMW at Baghdad International Airport during an Operation cargo in the Afghan theater. (Courtesy Photo). Iraqi Freedom “Baghdad Express” mission in May of 2003. (Courtesy Air Force had requested a mobilization of Air Force Reserve units and Photo). personnel since 1950. The Air Force Reserve once again proved itself and 3.2 million tons delivered by the Total Force. Mobilized Air Force as an adaptable and capable force, ready to perform the full range Reservists exceed 30,000 with tens of thousands volunteering since of Air Force operations on an integrated and daily basis and in sync September 2001. with the new Air and Space Expeditionary Force concepts. In adapting, changing, and responding these past sixty years as As terrorists attacked the United States September 11, 2001, Air needed by security requirements, the Air Force Reserve has evolved Force Reservists responded in full measure on Day One. In Octo- into an operational reserve force truly integrated with the active Air ber 2001, the United States initiated the Global War On Terrorism Force – Flying and Fighting as an Unrivaled Wingman.

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 55 America’s Aerospace Industry plays an integral role in providing our country’s decisive military edge; and, the A/TA’s Industry Partners play a vital role in assuring the success of the Association. The Airlift/Tanker Association extends its sincere thanks to all its Industry Partners for their continued support! (Industry Partners as of 20 September 2008) A Salute to the Airlift/Tanker Association’s Industry Partners

Adacel Adacel is a leading developer of simulation and control systems for aviation and defense. Adacel operates in the Global Aerospace Systems market including Air Traffic Management, Airport and Air Traffic Control (ATC) Training, and Airborne Vehicle Systems. Adacel is the premier supplier of ATC simulation solutions for training air traffic controllers in both civil AAI Services Corporation and defense environments and for research, planning and modeling of air AAI Services Corporation - a subsidiary of AAI Corporation, an operating traffic procedures. Adacel is also a world leader in real-time, mission critical, unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company - is a full-service provider satellite-based air traffic systems for remote airspace management. Adacel has of cutting-edge logistics services for government and commercial customers key positions in the emerging markets of intelligent speech-driven systems worldwide. Our areas of expertise include contractor logistics support, depot for cockpit and simulator automation. Applications include the full spectrum support services, training and simulation systems and support, and supply of aircraft from the Joint Strike Fighter speech-driven cockpit to Transport chain management services. Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Md., AAI Services aircraft and Un-manned Arial Vehicles. Adacel’s newest product, ATC in a Box Corporation has locations across the U.S. Our South Carolina Training and (ATCiB), allows pilots to train in a flight simulator with a fully realistic voice Simulation Center in Charleston provides comprehensive training and driven ATC environment. Visit www.adacel.com simulation knowledge - everything from maintenance devices to instruction. Our team at the Jacksonville, Fla., Depot Support Services Center supports the U.S. Navy’s EA-6B aircraft hydraulics performance based logistics program. We also have locations in Oklahoma and that are focused on providing “Never tell people how to do things. support for nearby air logistics centers. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” –General George S. Patton

AAR Corp AAR Mobility Systems designs and manufactures seat pallets, 463L air cargo pallets, and rapid deployment equipment consisting of: specialized air transport containers and, tactical shelters. We serve military customers and defense systems OEM’s with mission-tailored air transportable systems. Palletized Systems: Certified seat pallets for C-17, C-130, plus other aircraft; custom communication modules and VIP modules; operator platforms and test equipment platforms; and custom pallets for high-value equipment and ARINC non-standard load configurations.· ARINC was formed nearly eight decades ago to provide reliable ISU® Containers: Lightweight, 1-pallet-position air-mobile shipping communications to the airlines. Today, we’re a solutions driven company and storage containers; available in standard and custom configurations. with end-to-end capabilities in the commercial, defense, and government Tactical Shelter Systems: Custom and standard air-mobile shelters industries alike. We provide communications, engineering, and integration requiring 1- and 2-pallet-position; 20-foot ISO shelters with proprietary services to deliver mission-critical solutions around the globe. We have features. · supported the U.S. Military for over fifty years. From aircraft modernization System Design and Integration: C4I systems; TOCs/command posts; to innovative avionics systems to advanced logistics support, ARINC provides data management and distribution; power distribution and environmental mission-critical communications and engineering solutions for aircraft and control systems; equipment racks and workstations. the crews that fly and maintain them. Our proven experience and disciplined AAR Aircraft Services is a full service facility that features seven hangers pursuit of excellence gives our customers the results they need---when they supporting “nose-to-tail” narrow-body aircraft maintenance lines that provide need them. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland with regional offices in services for 727, 737, DC-9, MD-80/90 and regional aircraft. London and Singapore, ARINC is ISO 9001:2000 certified.

56 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA) is a nonprofit Avalex Technologies fraternal military benefit association founded by Airlifters in 1963 to provide Avalex Technologies is the leading supplier of flat panel displays, digital comprehensive, affordable life insurance coverage, security and peace of mapping systems, and digital video recorders for the airborne surveillance and mind for members of the Armed Services and their families. ASMBA is run by military markets. Avalex boasts more than 15 years of successful experience its members through an elected Board of Governors and an appointed Board in every aspect of manufacturing, rugged and reliable aircraft display systems, of Advisors, all of whom serve without pay. ASMBA has no stockholders or digital recorders and digital mapping systems; to include hardware and software sales agents to pay, and can therefore offer high value protection at a very low integration, development and modification. We stand behind all of our prod- cost. The goal of ASMBA remains the same today as it was in 1963: to provide ucts with a one year warranty and a trained sales / support staff that can address affordable family protection, financial security and unmatched service to all of your sales and support needs. All engineering, design, manufacturing, those who serve our country so well. Visit our web-site at: www.asmba.com, sales, and repair support are performed at our Pensacola, Florida facility or call us at: 1-800-251-8434.

BAE Systems BAE Systems serves aerospace and defense end users and prime contractors with capabilities and products that improve operational safety and enhance mission effectiveness. Supporting a wide range of military and commercial platforms with capabilities in vehicle management, human-machine interface, readiness and sustainment, airborne networking, and situational ARSAG awareness, BAE Systems also provides integrated capabilities in all-weather The Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group International (ARSAG) is operation, power management, real-time cockpit information, prognostics a joint military-industry not-for-profit 501 (c)(6) professional organization. and health management. BAE Systems is a trans-Atlantic enterprise, with more The charter is to work technical issues related to aerial refueling systems, than 100,000 employees performing design, development, and production procedures and operations. ARSAG is formally chartered by OSD as the DOD operations in the United States and United Kingdom. This structure offers Joint standardization Board (JSB) for Aerial Refueling Systems. In this role, wide-ranging capabilities to home markets in the U.S. and U.K. and a broad ARSAG develops military specifications, NATO STANAGs, standards, designs base for access to European and other world markets. and procedures through topic-specific, focused technical panels that meet several times annually. The objective is to achieve mutually satisfactory solutions to shared requirements and problems. The work is multi-Service and includes participation by NATO and other allied nations in support of the international aerial refueling community. AMC, AFMC, NAVAIR and NATO are major participants.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Bell Helicopter is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tilt rotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell’s global workforce Air Worldwide Holdings serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries. AAWW is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc. (Atlas) and Polar Air Cargo, Inc. (Polar), which together operate the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 747 freighter aircraft. AAWW, through its principal subsidiaries Atlas and Polar, offers scheduled air cargo service, cargo charters, military charters, and ACMI aircraft leasing in which customers receive a dedicated aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance on a long-term lease basis. Further information may be accessed through the Company’s home page, www.atlasair.com.

The Boeing Company The Boeing Company manufactures a wide variety of airlift and tanker aircraft for the U.S. Air Force including the C-17 Globemaster III, the most versatile airlifter ever built. Boeing built both the KC-135 and KC-10 tankers currently in use by the Air Force, the KDC-10 for international sales and is developing future tanker versions of the C-17 and 767. Four modified 757s are Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation used as VIP transports (military C-32A) by the 89 th Airlift Wing at Andrews Aurora Flight Sciences has extended its advanced technologies experience AFB, MD. The 89 th also flies Air Force One, specially configured 747s. from unmanned aircraft systems to tactical airlifters through its participation Modified 737 aircraft (military C-40) are replacing the C-9 for the U.S. Navy in the Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft (ACCA). Aurora’s contributions to and U.S. Air Force missions. Boeing is on contract to deliver 190 C-17s to the the ACCA program are anticipated to enhance the short take-off and landing Air Force and has sold C -17s to the Royal Air Force, the Royal Australian Air characteristics of this air mobility asset as well as improving its fuel efficiency Force and Canada. Boeing is working to develop other international military due to weight savings realized with utilization of advanced composites. sales and commercial BC-17X freighter sales.

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 57 Booz Allen Hamilton Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of management consulting for businesses and governments for more than 90 years. Providing consulting services in strategy, operations, organization and change, and information technology, Booz Allen is the one firm that helps clients solve their toughest problems, working by their side to help them achieve their missions. Booz Capewell Allen is committed to delivering results that endure. With 19,000 employees Capewell Components Company is the premier global Life Support and on six continents, the firm generates annual sales of $4 billion. Along with Aerial Delivery manufacturer & supplier to U.S. & worldwide military forces. our steadfast commitment to client success, our dedicated team of experienced Capewell recently launched its new Advanced Logistics Cargo System featuring former military and corporate professionals stands ready to provide objective, the redesigned 463L pallet and the Advanced Cargo Net Assembly constructed high-impact solutions to a wide array of complex problems. We work with from Dyneema®, a lightweight, super strong polyethylene fiber. Capewell government agencies, institutions, and infrastructure organizations worldwide, designs and manufactures Aerial Delivery/Air Drop Platforms & Containers, providing a broad range of management consulting, engineering, information cargo-handling equipment for military & humanitarian operations, Tow-plates, technology, and systems development/integration services, enhancing the CDS, Buffer Stop Assemblies, CVRS, C-17 Dual Row Airdrop Systems (DRAS), national security, economic well being, and health and safety of countries Type-V Platforms & Outrigger Assemblies, Parachute Releases & Hardware, around the world. To learn more about the firm, visitwww.boozallen.com . Helicopter Slings, Ripcords, Cable Assemblies & Emergency Descent Devices. Capewell provides the “total package” of design, manufacture, technical support and training, and is an ISO 9001-2000 Registered Company. Visit us on the web at: www.capewell.com. Capewell is a world leader in the design and delivery of Life Support and Aerial Delivery solutions for commercial and military aviation.,

Bose Corporation Bose Corporation manufactures high-performance Acoustic Noise “Some regard private enterprise as if it were a Cancelling ® technology products for military and commercial markets predatory tiger to be shot. Others look upon worldwide. Our Aviation Headset X, with exclusive AdaptiSense™ headset technology, provides superb noise reduction, comfort, and communications it as a cow that they can milk…Only a handful intelligibility for Naval Aviation customers. see it for what it really is – the strong horse that pulls the whole cart.” –Winston Churchill

C-27J Spartan JCA Team The C27J Team, led by L-3 Integrated Systems with Alenia North America as a teammate was selected as the Joint Cargo Aircraft. JCA, a Joint Service program, fills a critical gap in intra-theater airlift support for U.S. ground Cessna Aircraft Company troops. C27J is a multi-mission cargo aircraft, able to transport critical cargo Cessna Aircraft Company is general aviation’s leading manufacturer and personnel, self-deploy over strategic distances, land in austere locations, offering the industry’s broadest product line of business jets, single engine operate autonomously, and provide routine and combat aerial sustainment piston aircraft and turbo utility aircraft. Cessna Aircraft Company also offers to the joint force. special mission variants of these aircraft.

CAE Cobham CAE is a world leader in providing simulation and modeling technologies and Cobham is the market leader for air to air refueling, providing innovative integrated training solutions for the civil aviation industry and defense forces fourth generation solutions to defense customers around the world. With a around the globe. With annual revenues exceeding $1 billion, CAE employs heritage in air refueling spanning 70 years and over 1,000 systems delivered approximately 6,000 people at more than 75 sites and training locations in to date, Cobham provides a nose to tail refueling capability, comprising state 20 countries. We have the largest installed base of civil and military full-flight of the art refueling systems and integration. Specializing in wingtip to wingtip simulators and training devices. Through our global network of 27 civil aviation solutions, Cobham offers weapon systems integration encompassing safety and military training centres, we train more than 75,000 crewmembers yearly. critical interface electronics, pneumatic technologies and weapons carriage We also offer modeling and simulation software to various market segments and release systems including multi-store advanced lightweight designs for and through CAE’s professional services division, we assist customers with a air to air and air to ground weapons. A specialist provider of aviation oxy- wide range of simulation-based needs. CAE provides a range of C-130 training gen, Cobham also has a niche position in cryostatic cooling for land and devices and training services to the USAF, and has designed and manufactured aviation markets. Cobham designs and manufactures high technology pneu- all the C-5 weapon systems trainers for the USAF. The company is a world matic equipment for fin actuation in missiles. In the personal survival market, leader in the design, manufacture, and delivery of full-mission simulators for a products are developed for naval and land applications, including aircrew and variety of airlift/tanker platforms. vehicle restraints, parachute release mechanisms and flotation gear.

58 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 CSC David Clark Company CSC is a leading global information technology (IT) services company. CSC’s David Clark Company Incorporated is a small veteran-owned business mission is to provide customers in industry and government with solutions dedicated to the development and manufacture of quality communication crafted to meet their specific challenges and enable them to profit from the products. It provides the military with a variety of communication headsets, advanced use of technology. intercom systems and components needed for complete communications CSC has helped its clients manage and profit from every major wave of change systems. In 1975 David Clark Company introduced the first headset specifically in IT since its formation in 1959. CSC provides innovative solutions for customers designed to provide hearing protection and clear communication for pilots around the world by applying leading technologies and CSC’s own advanced in noisy aircraft. Now as the headset industry leader, we are dedicated to capabilities. These include systems design and integration, IT and business process maintaining the high standards that aircrew members and maintainers have outsourcing (BPO), applications software development, Web and application come to expect. hosting, and management and technology consulting. CSC’s 91,000 employees deliver Best Total Solutions™ by combining globally standardized, best-in-class components with industry-, process- and client-specific components. Our clients experience consistent efficiency, effectiveness and positive business impact— results that help them achieve their goals.

Derco Aerospace, Inc. Founded in 1979, Derco Aerospace, Inc. is a world leader in providing aircraft spares, services, and solutions to customers around the globe. Through solid relationships with premier original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Derco maintains one of the largest and most diversified aircraft spares inventories in the world. Today, Derco is a full-service logistics and solutions provider, supporting military and commercial fleets in more than 65 countries. Derco is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX), of Hartford, Conn., which provides a broad range of high-technology products Consolidated Air Support Systems (CASS), LLC and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries. For Consolidated Air Support Systems (CASS), LLC is the premier commercial more information regarding Derco Aerospace, Inc., call (414) 355-3066 or visit source of air mobility expertise. CASS companies offer the full range consulting www.dercoaerospace.com. and training services that span the spectrum of mobility operations from forward deployed locations; combat operations in air refueling, strategic and tactical airlift and aeromedical evacuation; tactics, air base defense, flight/ ground crew training; logistics; flight test; legal; ITAR; to aircraft engineering and certification. We have an unmatched experience base that ranges from the front offices of USTRANSCOM, AMC, AETC, DSCA and AFMC to deployed locations around the globe in every mobility platform operating today…and C3 Systems then some. CASS companies offer total cradle to grave support from initial problem analysis and solution design through to physical execution. The DRS C3 Systems CASS partners are dedicated to fundamental transformation and focused on DRS C3 Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures sophisticated Cargo the nation’s most difficult challenges and growing needs in the Global War on Handling and Aerial Delivery Systems for fixed wing aircraft airdrop supply Terrorism. For more information, please visit our website: www.cass-ltd.aero. operations, fixed and rotary wing aircraft air cargo transport, shipboard cargo handling, and time-critical sensor and weapon system deployment. DRS C3 System’s Cargo Handling and Aerial Delivery Systems are compatible with a wide variety of standard and specialized cargo pallets, platforms, containers and rolling stock. These systems are noted for high-strength, low weight with quick change configurations. DRS C3 Systems also provides safe and reliable Formation Flying Systems to the USAF and allied air forces for their C-130, C- Cyberlux Corporation: BrightEye VAC Portable Illumination Systems 141, C-1 and C-17 aircraft. Our latest technology has been proven to support The BrightEye VAC Portable Illumination System from Cyberlux Corpo- AMC’s requirement to meet the US Army’s Strategic Brigade Airdrop (SBA) ration is an energy-efficient, battery-powered tactical lighting system ideal mission, while retaining compatibility with nearly 1,000 fielded systems. for global military operations, disaster response, and homeland defense. Con- tained in one wheeled gun case, each system operates for 15 hours and is built for single-man rapid deployment. The Systems are equipped with the latest in advanced solid-state lighting and battery technology and are designed to work effectively in extreme en- vironments. Powered by standard issue 2590 Li-Ion batteries, each Portable Illumination System provides Ultra-Bright White and Covert Night Vision- compatible Infrared illumination, an ideal tactical lighting solution. Each unit is capable of illuminating an area of up to 1000 feet using white light and an area of up to 700 feet using Infrared illumination. The Portable Illumination Systems can be controlled with a wireless con- DRS Technologies Sustainment Systems troller and utilize patented Electronic Beam Shaping technology to allow the DRS Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a user to adjust Illumination Energy continuously from Spotlight to Floodlight. leading supplier of integrated products, services, and support to military forces, The Systems’ unique design and features are ideal for general mission light- intelligence agencies, and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense ing, force protection, maintenance lighting, expeditionary base protection, technology, the company develops, manufactures, and supports a broad range disaster first responder and other rapidly deployable high-intensity lighting of systems for mission-critical and military sustainment requirements, as well applications. as homeland security.

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 59 ESCO-Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation Dynamics Research Corporation (DRC) Although ESCO has been developing and providing arresting systems for Dynamics Research Corporation (DRC®) is a leading provider of mission- military applications for over 50 years, it wasn’t until the early 1990’s that critical technology management services and solutions for government the FAA approached ESCO to help develop a soft-ground arresting system programs. DRC’s position as a leading mid-size company allows us to bring to for commercial airports and transport category aircraft. Working under a bear the personnel, technology resources and industry standard practices of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRDA) with the FAA, large company with the responsiveness of a small company. Rather than force a PANYNJ and others, ESCO developed a new type of predictable and reliable pre-packaged solution, we listen to our customers, and develop a tailored solution soft-ground arresting system. ESCO’s Engineered Materials Arresting System, based on proven industry practices and lessons learned in hundreds of successful EMASMAX TM, has the distinction of being the first, and currently only, engagements. DRC offers forward-thinking solutions backed by a history of engineered aircraft arresting system certified for airport runway safety areas excellence and customer satisfaction. and satisfying Part 139 requirements. ESCO sets the standard for providing Founded in 1955, DRC is a publicly-held corporation (NASDAQ: DRCO) and quality and reliable products and services. We offer a full range of services maintains 25+ offices nationwide with major offices in Andover, Ma; Reston, VA; including design, production, installation and technical support. and Fairborn, OH. For more information, please visit www.drc.com. Resources. Responsiveness. Reliability. “To understand the place of humans in the universe is to solve a complex problem. Therefore I find it impossible to believe that an understanding based entirely on science or one based entirely on religion can be correct.”

DynCorp International –Wilton Robert Abbott, aerospace engineer DynCorp International is a multifaceted global enterprise that provides innovative solutions for the complex challenges facing government and industry. With a worldwide recruiting network and proven expertise in aviation services, logistics and contingency support, program management, and security, we operate effectively even in remote or austere environments.

Esterline Defense Group Esterline Defense Group (EDG), comprised of Armtec Defense Products, Ar- mtec Countermeasures and Wallop Defence Systems, is the leading developer and manufacturer of infrared (IR), kinematic and spectrally matched decoy flares and radar countermeasure chaff used to protect aircraft from the most advanced heat seeking and radar guided missiles. EDG is also a premier de- EADS North America veloper and manufacturer of combustible ordnance products incorporated EADS North America is the North American operations of EADS, the into tank, mortar and artillery ammunition. With facilities in five locations second largest aerospace and defense company in the world, and a leader between the U.S and U.K., EDG is dedicated to serving the xpendable coun- in all sectors of defense and homeland security. EADS North America offers termeasures and combustible ordnance needs of its customers worldwide and advanced capabilities in aerial refueling tankers, military transport aircraft, is proud of their role in contributing to the preparedness of the US and allied helicopters, defense electronics and communications systems, and security armed forces. and systems solutions to U.S. defense, homeland security, and commercial customers nationwide. EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $10 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 174,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services.

Evans Composites, Inc. Evans Composites, Inc. is a privately owned small business founded in 2001 and centrally located in Mansfield, Texas. Specialized services includes repair, overhaul, and fabrication of aircraft structural and non-structural com- ponents made using metal bond, composite bond, and conventional sheet- Elbit Systems of America metal assembly techniques. Primary concentration is on flaps, slats, leading Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products edges, spoilers, trim tabs, elevators, rudders, nacelles, cowlings, doors, access and system solutions focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial panels, and fairing assemblies. Repairs can be custom crafted beyond those aviation and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the available in the OEM maintenance manuals. In addition, Evans Composites United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who has capability to fabricate composite and sheetmetal parts to replace BER units contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems or to replenish stock. Evans Composites is an FAA and EASA Certified Repair of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT,) a Station, and ISO9001:2000 and AS9100B Registered. global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs for innova- For more information about Evans Composites, Inc. capabilities and prefer- tive defense and commercial applications ential services please visit our website: www.evanscomposites.com.

60 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 FlightSafety International FedEx FlightSafety International is a simulator-based training company whose FedEx Express is the world’s largest express transportation company, contribution to aviation began with its founding in 1951. The company’s providing fast and reliable delivery to every U.S. address and to more than special emphasis is on developing proficiency in the safe and effective operation 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground of complex, potentially hazardous equipment. This normally means training network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, usually in one to pilots and maintenance technicians for all types of aircraft. FlightSafety’s two business days with the delivery time guaranteed. FedEx Express and its FAA-certified training revolves around the use of advanced simulators that 141,000 employees handle over 3.5 million packages and documents every replicate with certified accuracy the experience of flying. FlightSafety’s day. FedEx aircraft, which comprise the world’s largest all-cargo fleet, have a aircraft simulators are designed and built by its Simulator Systems near Tulsa. combined lift capacity of more than 26.5 million pounds daily. In a 24-hour Company training encompasses all facets of aviation – commercial, corporate, period, FedEx planes travel nearly one-half million miles. FedEx couriers log private and military. Included in its military programs, FlightSafety operates 2.5 million miles a day, the equivalent of 100 trips around the earth. FedEx and maintains the C-5, KC-135, AND KC-10 Aircrew Training Systems for the is one of the world’s great success stories, in the past 37 years, the company United States Air Force. It also operates the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) that revolutionized the delivery of packages and information has grown into program for the T-38 program. The company has developed and deployed the a diverse family of companies – a FedEx that’s bigger, stronger and better than Joint Primary Aircrew Training System (JPATS) ground based training system ever. Visit FedEx at www.fedex.com. for the USAF and the Navy and provides logistics support for its continued operation. Since its founding, the company has always championed that: “The best safety device in any aircraft is a well-trained crewmember.”

Gander International Airport Federated Software Group, Inc. Gander International Airport (CYQX) has served as a strategic military stag- The Federated Software Group, Inc. (FSG) is a St. Louis based software ing point and technical stop since 1939. In its role as a joint civilian/military engineering company providing innovative software solutions to a variety of airport, CYQX hosts over 2,000 military aircraft movememnts annually, rang- DoD customers. FSG specializes in Command and Control, Collaborative and ing from F-18s to C-17s and everything between. Transportation Scheduling solutions. We take on entire software engineering CYQX is an optimal staging point for military operations with strategic projects from beginning to end, delivering a total solution to our customers. positioning for transaltantic service, quality service and operational reli- Our transportation and C2 systems are a “Who’s Who” of successful DoD ability. Gander has a proved track record in meeting the exacting standards transportation programs: Global Decision Support System (GDSS), Single of military operations for NATO members. Mobility System (SMS), Events Logbook (ELB), Joint Airlift Management Systems (JAMS), MAF/CAF Interoperability, Coalition Mobility System (CMS), FMC Military Programs [see JBT AeroTech] and the Joint Air Logistics Information System Next Generation (JALIS-NG). Our customers trust our ability to build their most critical systems on time, on budget and on track with their requirements.

“You don’t concentrate on risks. You concentrate on results. No risk is too great to prevent the necessary GE Aviation GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric Company, is one of the job from getting done.” world’s leading manufacturers of jet engines, integrated digital systems, electrical power and mechanical systems for civil and military aircraft. GE Aviation has –Brig General Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager, USAF (Ret) a global presence and is proud to deliver world-class maintenance and support services for all of its customers. Visit GE - Aviation at www.ge.com/aviation. CFM International is a joint company of General Electric Company, U.S.A and Snecma Moteurs, France. For more information visit CFM International at www.cfm56.com.

Flightcom Corporation Flightcom Corporation founded in 1983 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, manufactures a full line of communication headsets for general and corporate aviation, ground support, and for military applications. Flightcom’s military products fully support airlift operations on a wide variety of airframes. Designed for both aircrews and maintainers, Flightcom’s durable, field supported headsets withstand rugged environments and are USAF approved. Our Global Aero Logistics, Inc. outstanding Active Noise Reduction (ANR) technology enhances communication Global Aero Logistics is the parent company of , Inc., and and prevents noise fatigue, while also providing SAT cell phone capability and North American Airlines, Inc. World Airways is a U.S.-certificated air carrier auto muting auxiliary input. In addition, Flightcom’s passive headsets offer providing customized transportation services for major international passen- superior protection for the noisiest environments and are durable enough to ger and cargo carriers, international freight forwarders, the U.S. military and maintain high performance in harsh environments. Additional capabilities international leisure tour operators. Founded in 1948, World operates a fleet of include ACCES (Attenuating Custom Communication Earpiece System), vehicle wide-body aircraft to meet the specialized needs of its customers. North Ameri- intercom systems and a full line of bone conduction products. With twenty-five can Airlines is a U.S.-certificated air carrier offering air transportation services years experience in cockpit communication, Flightcom’s military division offers throughout the world for the U.S. military and commercial customers. Founded a broad range of headsets suitable to most military flight applications. in 1989, North American operates a fleet of 10 aircraft in charter service.

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 61 Hamilton Sundstrand Hamilton Sundstrand began supplying equipment for airlift/tanker aircraft more than 40 years ago on the C-133. Today, we design and produce systems Global Ground Support for electric power generation; auxiliary, secondary and emergency power; Global Ground Support offers an array of systems that can be built for actuation; environmental control; engine controls, fire /detection/protection/ the military. Global currently builds two deicer models for the United States suppression and fluid pumping. As an example Hamilton Sundstrand provides Air Force: the GL-1800 and the ER-2875. The ER-2875 is designed for the C5 the C-17 Globemaster III’s electric power generation system, emergency ram and C17 aircraft. air turbine, main fuel and lube and scavenge pumps, main engine fuel control, Global also offers a Family of Decontamination systems that are equipped cargo smoke detection and suppression and the compressor for the on-board with aerial devices. The Global Tow vehicle or bobtail, is equipped to tow inert gas generation system. Hamilton Sundstrand, headquartered in Windsor loaded cargo carts and trailers. Locks, Conn., is a division of United Technologies Corporation. With 2007 sales of $5.6 billion, HS is an international market leader in the design, manufacture and sale of a variety of highly-engineered systems and subsystems for aerospace and industrial markets.

Goodrich Sensors and integrated Systems Goodrich Corporation is a global supplier of products, systems and aftermarket services to the aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With annual revenues of $6.4 billion, Goodrich is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and employs more than 24,000 people worldwide Honeywell International in over 90 facilities across 16 countries. Honeywell International is a $38 billion diversified technology and Goodrich’s customers include aircraft and engine manufacturers, airlines manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and defense forces around the world. The company’s transformation into and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; one of the worlds’s largest aerospace companies has been driven by strategic automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Honeywell’s acquisitions and internal growth fueled by innovation and quality. From shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. aerostructures and actuation systems to landing gears, engine control Honeywell’s aerospace business is a leading global provider of integrated systems, sensors and safety systems, Goodrich products are on almost every avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, aircraft in the world. airlines, business and general aviation, military, space and airport operations. Honeywell’s Defense and Space business resides within its $12 billion Some products include SmartProbe™ air data systems, electronic flight aerospace business and provides the division with about 40 percent of the total bag systems, security and surveillance systems, fuel measurement and aerospace sales. Honeywell Defense and Space designs, manufactures, markets management systems, vehicle health management systems, ice detection and and supports control, display and test systems for military aircraft and surface protection systems, and rescue hoists and cargo winches. vehicles for the U.S. Department of Defense and its prime contractors. It provides similar systems for allied nations under licensed export agreements. “The way to be patriotic in America Honeywell is ranked in the top 15 percent in Defense News magazine’s top 100 Defense Industry Companies for 2007. is not only to love America, but to love the duty that lies nearest to our hand, and to know that in performing it we are serving our country.” –Woodrow Wilson

IBM With its industry knowledge and as a thought leader in technology strategy and applications, IBM is attuned to the military’s need for transformation. Through its development of leading-edge technology and its experience in implementing large-scale public sector engagements, IBM can assist the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation military with adapting for our nation’s defense. For more information about Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General IBM Global Business Services, contact your IBM sales representative or visit: Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services ibm.com/government. and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced some 1,600 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the wide-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G150®; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G200®; the large- cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G350®; the large-cabin, long-range G450®; the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G500® , the large-cabin, ultra-long- range Gulfstream G550® and the ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long range G650 (R). Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Financial Services Division and Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales®. The company employs more than 9,100 people at seven major locations. Gulfstream aircraft are also adapted for government and special mission use and more than 20 ITT Electronic Systems countries use Gulfstream aircraft for head-of-state transportation. We invite you ITT has over 50 years of multi-platform experience in electronic warfare. to visit our Web site for more information and photos of Gulfstream aircraft at Our technologies, systems and services protect strategic, tactical and special www.gulfstream.com. operations aircraft around the world during the most demanding missions.

62 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L-3 Communications Integrated Systems develops and integrates defense JBT AeroTech (formerly FMC Technologies) and commercial technology for U.S. and allied customers worldwide. John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBTC) is a leading global technol- Headquartered in Greenville, Texas, L-3 IS has more than five decades of ogy solution provider to high-value segments of the air transportation in- experience in the development of complex intelligence, surveillance and dustry. JBT AeroTech is a business unit of JBTC and markets its solutions and reconnaissance systems; command and control; and secure communications. services to domestic and international airport authorities, passenger airlines, It is recognized internationally as a systems integration organization air freight and ground handling companies, and the United States military. specializing in the modernization and maintenance of aircraft of all sizes. JBT AeroTech designs and manufactures cargo loaders, tow tractors, air condi- It is a leader in advanced technologies for signal processing, electronic tioning units, deicers, passenger boarding bridges, automated guided vehicle countermeasures, sensor development and aircraft self-protection. Systems systems, and other technologically sophisticated aviation ground support sys- provided or maintained by L-3 IS help protect military and civilian personnel, tems, products, and services for customers worldwide. JBT AeroTech currently bases, assets and national borders throughout the world. supplies the U.S. Air Force with the Halvorsen 25K Aircraft Loader, Halvorsen 44K Loader (Canadian Forces), conventional MB-2 Tow Tractors (U-30, B- 600, B-450), Diesel and Electric Air Conditioners (DAC/EAC), and the Trailer Mounted Air Conditioner (TMAC). Backing these world class designs, JBT AeroTech provides superior logistical support that services over 10,000 pieces of equipment at over 800 locations, in over 100 countries. With business Little Giant Solutions centers worldwide, JBT AeroTech has grown into what industry experts call Little Giant Solutions is the manufacture of the Little Giant Ladder System®, “the leading supplier of aircraft ground support equipment in the world.” Little Jumbo Safety Step, Aircraft Support Ladder, Tactical Ladder and our NEW Assault Ramp. Made of heavy-wall 6005-T5 aluminum, Little Giant Ladders are the safest, versatile and most durable ladder in the world. The ladder is used by the Government and all branches of military for aircraft support, Tactical and general maintenance. The ladder is available in Aluminum and fiberglass. The Little Giant Ladder is a multifunctional, telescoping articulating ladder Jeppesen system 100% built in the United States. Save thousands by taking advantage Jeppesen is a proud industry leading provider of aeronautical data and of our special Government pricing and Government employee discount. mission planning solutions to the global airlift and tanker market. Whether Contact Mark Anderton for more details [email protected] 800 453-1192 it is MilPlanner calculating your flight plan, NavData® running on your ext 401. GSA Contract GSA-07F-0164T. FMC, or our dispatchers supporting your flight operations, Jeppesen enables your worldwide mission. Jeppesen offers a complete suite of mission support products and services called the “Total Mission Solution.” This comprehensive software suite, enables long range planning, mission tasking, mission execution and operations management, including the only cross-platform, operationally- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company approved Electronic Flight Bag in the industry. Many of these solutions are Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company is known for building the finest integrated into our Air Operations Center, a suite of applications that enable military aircraft in the world. This recognition was earned through relentless operations, reduce fuel costs, and expedite the tasking process. Leveraging the research and development of high-performance aircraft and by continuously data that has made Jeppesen a leader in the industry for over 70 years, the Total seeking innovative and low-cost design and manufacturing strategies. At Mission Solution empowers our customers to increase mission effectiveness and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, our products play an important role efficiency in today’s complex global environment. in the defense of the United States and many other countries, and they help ensure peace and stability around the world. Our long list of dependable and “Service is the rent that you pay highly regarded aircraft includes the proven and affordable fighter, the F-16 Fighting Falcon; the versatile airlifter, the C-130J Super Hercules; the first for room on this earth.” operational stealth fighter, the F-117 Nighthawk; and the next-generation fighter, theF-22 Raptor. The company has been awarded the contract to build –Shirley Chisholm the multi-service, multi-mission F-35 Joint Strike Fighter of the future. The company conducts aircraft through-life sustainment as well as upgrade and modernization programs for legacy platforms such as the C-5 and the P-3.

JLG Industries, Inc McLane Advanced Technologies, LLC JLG Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation McLane Advanced Technologies, LLC (MAT), located in Temple, Texas Company, is the world’s leading producer of access equipment (aerial provides on-time, on-budget, value-added logistics and information work platforms and telescopic material handlers). The Company’s diverse technology services with unmatched integrity and business principles. This product portfolio encompasses leading brands such as JLG® aerial work values-based corporate culture has allowed MAT to grow into a recognized platforms; JLG, SkyTrak®, Lull® and Gradall® telehandlers; and an array leader in the government, military, and commercial technology industries of complementary accessories that increase the versatility and efficiency of since our inception in 2004. MAT excels in providing custom software these products for end-users. solutions to a rapidly growing market. In addition to our custom software JLG markets its products and services through a multi-channel approach that solution development and IT services, MAT specializes in distribution systems, includes a highly trained sales force and utilizes a broad range of marketing enterprise solutions, systems integration, operational logistics, training, techniques, integrated supply programs and a network of distributors in the testing, and consulting services. Our unparalleled dedication to high values industrial, commercial, institutional and construction markets. In addition, and business principles, combined with our company’s location and size allows JLG offers world-class after-sales service and support for its customers. JLG’s MAT to offer incomparable flexibility to federal, state, and local government manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Belgium, and France, entities as well as small and medium sized commercial businesses. Contact us with sales and service operations on six continents. today to learn more at 254-770-6165 or www.mclaneat.com.

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 63 Moog Inc. Moog Inc. is recognized worldwide for its expertise as a designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Northrop Grumman Corporation Moog Aircraft Group’s high-performance systems provide military and Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense company commercial aircraft with primary and secondary flight controls, high headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Northrop Grumman provides lift actuation systems, valves, pumps, motors, servoactuators and utility technologically advanced, innovative products, services and solutions actuation systems incorporating advanced technologies and design expertise. in systems integration, defense electronics, information technology, A strong customer service record in support of these programs has continually advanced aircraft, shipbuilding and space technology. With more than ranked Moog among the highest rated companies in the business. Our focus 120,000 employees, and operations in all 50 states and 25 countries, on aftermarket activities and technology insertion into OEM and 3rd party Northrop Grumman serves U.S. and international military, government products has made us the company of choice for “stick to tail” support of and commercial customers. aging aircraft systems. We also offer customized support solutions such as PBL and “Pay by the Hour” programs to maximize your aircraft up-time.

Omega Aerial Refueling Services, Inc. (OARS) MTC Technologies, Inc. Omega Aerial Refueling Services, Inc. (OARS) operates one Omega MTC Technologies, Inc. (MTC) provides responsive, high quality K-DC-10 and two Omega Air K-707 tankers; the world’s first and only sustaiment solutions for the Global Mobility Warfighter. MTC’s impact is felt commercial refueling aircraft. For over 7 years OARS has provided refueling at the depots, program offices and flight lines around the world, providing support worldwide to U.S. Navy, USMC and NATO/Allied tactical aircraft, sustainment support at the Air Logistics Centers for the C-5, C-130, KC-135, supporting multiple mission areas such as fleet training exercises, unit/wing and Special Operations Forces aircraft. Our engineers and logisticians work level training, and cross-country as well as trans-oceanic drag missions. side-by-side with the customer to ensure all critical elements are in place OARS has achieved a phenomenal 97% mission completion rate while to support daily Global Mobility taskings while also providing integrated flying over 2,500 missions and almost 9,000 hours, including 22,000 plugs, solutions for enhanced combat capability. offloading over 13 million gallons (84 million pounds) of fuel. Flexibility MTC’s current programs include the C-5 Malfunction Detection, Analysis and Reliability: Strategic Tanking the Navy/Marine Corps Way! and Recording System (MADARS) on-board diagnostic system, Visual Threat Recognition and Avoidance Trainer (VTRAT) and HC-130P/H (N) Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) Integration Program. MTC is a leader is Obsolescence Management through its Advanced Component Obsolescence Management (AVCOM) tool. AVCOM provides a continuous assessment of aircraft component supportability and generates fact-based availability predictions to support development of sustainment solutions. Visit us at www.mtctechnologies.com. Oregon Aero, Inc Oregon Aero, Inc. designs and manufactures 500+ products that repre- sent engineered solutions to eliminate pain, improve impact protection and reduce noise. We generate continuous research and innovation within a context of sound experience and proven product performance. Our Seat Cushion and High-G® Seat designs and materials work together to create National Air Cargo pain-free, durable, low-maintenance seating that improves aircrew endur- National Air Cargo is a customer oriented, technically advanced air freight ance by eliminating distractions caused by seat pain. Other products in- forwarder to the world. Our global reach is maintained via strategically clude Painless, Quieter™ Aviation Headset and Helmet Upgrades, Ballistic situated offices in Bahrain, Germany, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Qatar, the UAE, Helmet Liner Pads and Retention Systems, Painless Portable Seat Cushion Tokyo and our US HQ in New York. National Air Cargo provides door-to- Systems, Impact-Absorbing ShockBlockers ® Insole Inserts, Aviation Acces- door charter, next flight out, overnight and second day air cargo services sories, Specialty Tools, Knee and Elbow Pads, Kneeling Pads, Helmet and worldwide 24/7/365. We specialize in oversized and heavy-weight cargo Headset Gear and Hand Sewn Aviation and other Equipment Bags. Free requiring a high service level and time-critical delivery. Visit us on the web at catalog. www.OregonAero.com. 800-888-6910 www.nationalaircargo.com/home.asp,

Parker Aerospace Parker Aerospace is an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation and NAT Seattle Inc. designs, manufactures, and services hydraulic, fuel, flight control, and pneumatic NAT Seattle provides aircraft tactical data communication products and components, systems, and related electronic controls for aerospace and other special mission aircraft audio communication equipment. The JetLAN high-technology markets. Its products are on aircraft manufactured throughout advanced line of certified (DO-160E) servers and routers offer the highest the world, including commercial transports, military fixed-wing planes, regional performance in the smallest and lightest package. Optimized for military and business aircraft, helicopters, missiles, and UAVs. Parker Aerospace operates 39 fixed and rotor wing applications, the JetLAN performs a wide rangeof facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Phone: (949) 833-3000; Website: www. datalink and network functions. parker.com.

64 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 Raytheon Company P E Systems, Inc. Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader P E Systems, Inc. is a minority; veteran-owned small disadvantaged business specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets (SDB) with corporate headquarters at 10201 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax, Virginia throughout the world. and Divisional offices in and Ohio. The company, originally With a history of innovation spanning 86 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the- founded in 1971, graduated from the SBA 8(a) program in March of 2006. The art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of company has a staff of over 260 professionals, established and maintains an sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, ISO 9001:2000 certified Quality Management System program and maintains a as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, facility clearance. Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide. P E Systems has developed strong core capabilities in specialized DOD Raytheon is composed of six businesses:Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) -- acquisition and life-cycle support through the provisioning of technical, Tewksbury, MA.; Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS) - Garland, Texas; Missile program management and systems engineering support to a wide range of Systems (MS) - Tucson, AZ.; Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) - El Segundo, CA.; and customers as both a prime and subcontractor. P E Systems focuses on two main Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC (RTSC) - Reston, VA. business areas – (1) technical and acquisition support for DOD customers and (2) Information Technology (IT) professional services that include. • Program, Acquisition, Financial and Contract Management • Systems and Specialty Engineering and Analysis • Operations and Requirements Analysis • Administrative and Technical Support • Help Desk Operations; Network/Systems Engineering; Administration Rockwell Collins • Web and Database Applications Development and Administration At Rockwell Collins, we pride ourselves on being a world class provider of • Computer-Based Training Development defense electronics products & systems. Our Government Systems business • Research and Development products include: communications, navigation, sensors, displays and integrated • Logistics systems for airborne, ground & shipboard applications. Other niche disciplines in support of Federal Government customers. Our primary customers include the US DOD, foreign militaries, other government agencies, and prime contractors/manufacturers of military rotary & fixed wing aircraft. We are a leader in providing open system & commercial-off-the-shelf solutions offering growth & flexibility to address emerging GATM requirements. Our commercial and navigation solutions meeting the GATM requirements include; Collins Flight2 systems, GPS receivers, data links, flight management systems, communication systems, and aviation electronic systems. Our diverse product portfolio & integration experience allows Rockwell Collins to deliver high quality low risk solutions.

Phantom Products, Inc. We make lights! We are the premiere military lighting company for the full range of low signature, color accurate lighting for cockpit, cargo and TOCs. The Phantom Warrior ® flashlight is approved by NAVAIR and used by the USMC, JRTC, NTC, Army Medics, Infantry, Special Operations, and 82d, 101 st, AF PJs and the 160 th SOAR. The Phantom Warrior ® is an NVG secure, color accurate, battery saving flashlight with 12 different versions for different missions. The line powered Rolls-Royce North America Phantom Map Light ® gives the same covert illumination for cockpits, HMMWVs, Rolls-Royce plc operates in four global markets - civil and defense aerospace, Navy Aircraft Carriers and the IBCT STRYKER vehicles. Our DZ/LZ/PZ lighting, marine and energy. Its investment in technology and capability in each of BellaBeams,® are the fastest growing line of products as they provide lightweight, these sectors has produced a competitive range of products. The success of long lasting ground illumination for LZ/DZs. And replace the old L32 Marker Light these products is demonstrated by the company’s rapid and substantial gains with our new Phantom AZL-15 TM assault zone light supported by DARPA and in market share over recent years. As a result, the company now has a total of Hurlbert Field. We only sell to U.S. military. WWW.PHANTOMWARRIOR.COM. 54,000 gas turbines in service worldwide. Rolls-Royce has a broad customer base comprising more than 500 airlines, 4,000 corporate and utility aircraft and helicopter operators, 160 armed forces and more than 2,000 marine customers, including 50 navies.

Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas turbines. Pratt & Whitney is proud of its more than 80-year association and support of the United States military. SAIC We make the only engines that are powering 5th generation fighters, the SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications F119 for the F-22 Raptor, and F135 for the F-35 Lightning II. Our F100s have company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital been powering the USAF F-15 and F-16 fleet for decades, and benefit from importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the technology insertion from our 5th generation engines. Four F117 engines environment, critical infrastructure and health. The company’s approximately power the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, the U.S. Air Force’s premier airlifter. 44,000 employees serve customers in the Department of Defense, the The F117 is the military version of the dependable PW2000, which has intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. powered the 757 since 1983. Pratt & Whitney offers a global network of MRO Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. SAIC had annual and MAS focused on maintaining engine readiness for our customers. Pratt & revenues of $8.9 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2008. For more Whitney: Powering Freedom™. www.pw.utc.com. information, visit www.saic.com. SAIC: From Science to Solutions®

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 65 Sanmina-SCI Corporation Spokane Industries Sanmina-SCI Corporation is a leading electronics contract manufacturer Spokane Industries is a leading supplier of aviation refueling and defueling serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing equipment to DoD. We are located in Spokane Valley, Washington. Our Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina-SCI Legacy fuel bowsers number in the thousands and are on military flightlines provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering unsurpassed worldwide. The SealVac Vacuum Defuel System is our signature product. quality and support to OEMs primarily in the communications, defense and Units around the globe are discovering the benefits of defueling/depuddling aerospace, industrial and medical instrumentation, multimedia, computer faster, safer, and cleaner with this groundbreaking maintenance system. Our and server, and automotive technology sectors. newly revised HandiFueler line of refuel trailers is attracting universal interest Sanmina-SCI has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout from aviators and ground support operators. the world.Sanmina-SCI Defense and Aerospace Systems offers a wide range of design, development and manufacturing services to the U.S. Government and to major aerospace prime contractors, including all of the major U.S. armed services, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and many others. DAS is a leader in the design of communication and data processing equipment, utilizing all of the major processing and databus architectures. DAS maintains this leadership through long-standing, ongoing Internal Research and Development (IR&D) projects.

Standard Aero Standard Aero is a world leader in MRO services on General Electric, Rolls- Royce, Honeywell, and Pratt & Whitney Canada engines used by regional airline, business aviation, helicopter, government, and military operators. Standard Aero’s unique engineering services result in efficiency and better operator performance. Website: www.standardaero.com.

Satcom Direct Communications, Inc. Satcom Direct Communications, Inc. provides government organizations in the U.S. and around the globe with easy and reliable aeronautical and land-mobile satellite communications services via Inmarsat and Iridium. The Fortune 500 has selected us as a partner for our customized solutions, technical expertise, and “Gold is good in its place; but living, brave, unparalleled customer support. Headquartered in Satellite Beach, Florida with patriotic men, are better than gold.” a field office in Alexandria, Virginia, Satcom Direct Communications’ dedicated support team assists operators with satcom system configuration – regardless –Abraham Lincoln of manufacturer – to ensure reliability. And because we constantly monitor satcom operations to ensure your system provides optimal performance, this dedicated team is also available 24/7 for emergency technical support. Military and government customers around the world require reliable communications solutions via commercial satellite networks. It’s essential to reach the aircraft, vessel or land mobile vehicle - 100% of the time. That’s what Satcom Direct does for you – sound, swift and secure satellite communications for military and government - on demand.

Symetrics Industries Symetrics Industries, an AS9100 and ISO9001-2000 registered company, Snow Aviation International, Inc. is a small business that specializes in electronics design, manufacture and WHEN IS AN “OLD AIRCRAFT” “NOT OLD” ANYMORE? SAI’s sixteen year test for the Department of Defense, NASA, and prime contractors. Symetrics concentration on performance enhancement and structural and subsystems continues to expand its engineering software capabilities to address the needs renewal of the C-130B/E/H fleet has culminated in the STOL Herk DoD performance of customers in the design and integration of products into their specific demonstrations. They have shown 30% improvement in takeoff performance airborne or ground platforms. Our product offerings include the AN/ALE-47: and critical field lengths, 15% improvement in climb, 20 knot reduction in Chaff/Flare Dispenser System for self-protection from hostile missile threats, minimum control speeds, and 8-10% reduction in mission fuel burns - all with Symetrics developed AN/ALM-295 Flight-Line Tester for Dispensers; the MD- T56 engines and better than original flight and stall characteristics. SAI’s renewal 1295A (IDM): Improved Data Modem (IDM-302) for digital communication of structures includes its center wing stronger than ESL and comprehensive onboard military aircraft; the PRISM Improved Data Modem (PIDM-302) relifing of well-known C-130 fatigue and corrosion nodes. Original subsystems, which adds an imagery transmission system to the IDM-equipped aircraft; the such as brakes, antiskid, and the electrical system, are replaced with the best off- IDM-501 and the VPIDM-501, new designs of the IDM; the Mini IDM used in the-shelf components for assured 30 year supportability and modern reliability. applications including weapons data links, i.e. Enhanced Paveway II; a Digital New pilot friendly cockpit options tailored to missions modernize the crew- Video Recorder (DVR) with options including PRISM and IDM; the AN/USQ- aircraft interface. Zero timed legacy or modern engines complete SAI’s C-130M 131 Memory Loader Verifier Set (MLVS) for transfer and verification of EW alternative to twice-as-expensive and less capable new aircraft. software; numerous circuit card assemblies for other Prime Contractors.

66 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 TYBRIN TYBRIN Corporation is a privately-owned company founded in 1972. Telephonics TYBRIN is a high-technology business with corporate offices in Fort Walton Telephonics is organized into two operating units, each with a different Beach, Florida. TYBRIN specializes in providing Capability Maturity Model product/technology focus: Communication Systems, specializing in (CMM)/CMM Integrated (CMMI) process-based systems and software communication management systems, wireless intercommunications and engineering services to the Department of Defense (DOD) and other communication system integrations; Command Systems, specializing in Government customers. More than 95% of our over 1,300 employees support maritime surveillance radar, identification friend or foe, and air traffic mission planning, test and evaluation (T&E), C4I, acquisition, range safety, management and control systems. network architecture and management, information technology, and special Telephonics provides the entire radio management and control system operations/intelligence activities. The vast majority of TYBRIN’s staff are for the C-17 Program as well as the C-130 AMP Program. Telephonics is degreed professionals, with many having advanced degrees in engineering now engaged in a modernization program to incorporate an open system and scientific disciplines. architecture solution into the C-17 aircraft. The Communication Open TYBRIN’s worldwide support locations, numbering more than 125, System Architecture (COSA) program will provide a full digital solution with enable us to provide superior support to customers such as the Air Force Air software configured growth capability. Armament Center; Air Force Materiel Command; Air Force Special Operations Telephonics’ TruLink® Wireless Intercom has been successfully utilized Command; Air Force Flight Test Center; Ogden Air Logistics Center; Standard on USAF platforms including the C-17, C-5, KC-10 and C-130 variants. Systems Group;, Air Force Space Command; NASA Goddard Space Flight TruLink® provides safety enhancement and operational efficiency with clear, Center; Kennedy Space Center; Aeronautical Systems Center; Naval Air unteathered voice communication. Warfare Center; US Army Space and Missile Defense Command; Electronic Systems Center; Air Force Research Laboratory; Air National Guard; Air Force Reserve Command; System Program Offices; Defense Finance and Accounting Service; combat operational wings; the State of Florida; and others.

Thales Thales, an international company with staff based in the United Kingdom, United States, France and Australia, has been designing and integrating simulation and training systems for over fifty years, and is recognized as a world leader in the simulation and training industry. Our products and services cover Simulators and Training Devices for military and civil aircraft, helicopters, military vehicles and land based systems, Training Services for USAA (United Services Automobile Association) military customers and Modeling & Simulation and Synthetic Environments USAA has served military families since 1922 and has become one for studies of advances and complex systems. Thales’ support of the Airlift and of America’s leading financial services companies. The association, Tanker community includes training systems and training system upgrades for well known for exceptional service, offers its over 6 million members a key aircraft such as the KC-10, KC-135, C-5, C-141, C-130, VC10, and L-1011, comprehensive range of insurance, banking and investment products and and we look forward to acting as an industry partner on the upcoming USAF services designed to help them meet their financial needs. Headquartered KC-45A program. in San Antonio, USAA has offices throughout the United States and Europe. Visit us at USAA.COM.

TUG Technologies Corporation TUG Technologies Corporation produces quality aircraft ground support equipment for airfield operations and industrial applications. Equipment Volga-Dnepr Unique Air Cargo produced includes aircraft baggage/cargo belt loaders; warehouse, baggage Volga-Dnepr Airlines is the world’s leading commercial carrier of outsized and GSE tractors from 3K to 6K drawbar pull for loads from 30 to 60 thou- and super heavy cargo. It operates the world’s largest fleet of An-124-100s sand pounds; aircraft tow tractors from 3K to 80K drawbar pull for aircraft possessing 10 stage III compliant An-124-100 freighters, 6 IL-76TDs . Since from F-16 Falcon to C-5 Galaxy; ground power units from 60 to 140 KvA; its founding in 1990, Volga-Dnepr has supported peace-keeping and relief jet engine diesel air start units; aircraft air conditioners up to 150 Tons; and operations from locations in Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East. Volga-Dnepr is aircraft tow bars. Many units are offered in gasoline, LP, diesel, and elec- very involved with commercial sales in the United States supporting aerospace tric power configurations. TUG offers full testing and certification to meet and oil and gas exploration industries. military specifications and customer needs by a combination of in-house and As the first airline certified by the U.S DoD to operate the An-124-100, Volga- outside laboratory testing. Dnepr has been, and is, very involved in support of America’s Global War on In addition, TUG provides factory and field training for operators and Terror providing to date over 2,800 missions transporting everything from maintainers as well as complete after market parts support. TUG field service helicopters, Mark V - SEAL boats, Patriot missile batteries and MRAPs. Volga- technicians and TUG industry partners provide service and support world- Dnepr also provides support to allied peacekeeping forces into the Middle wide. TUG is certified by the SBA as a small business and offers GSA and DLA East. Volga-Dnepr has a proven track record of reliable, on-time delivery of contract pricing. Visit TUG on the web at www.tugtech.com. commercial and military cargo to all corners of the world.

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 67 As America continues the worldwide fight against terrorism, we can rest assured that our Aerospace Industry is striving to provide Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. America’s warriors with the best weapon Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. (www.voughtaircraft.com) is one of the world’s largest independent suppliers of aerostructures. Headquartered in Dallas, the systems available. The active participation and company designs and manufactures major airframe structures, such as wings, fuselage subassemblies, empennages, nacelles and other components for prime sponsorship provided by our manufacturers of aircraft. Vought has annual sales of approximately $1.6 billion and about 6,700 employees in nine U.S. locations: Brea, Calif.; Dallas and Grand Industry Partners is important to the continued Prairie, Texas; Everett, Wash.; Hawthorne, Calif.; Milledgeville, Ga.; Nashville, Tenn.; North Charleston, S.C.; and Stuart, Fla. success of the Airlift/Tanker Association, and In support of airlift, Vought produces: • Horizontal stabilizer, universal aerial refueling receptacle installation and the application of new technological provides engine buildup on the C-17 developments in their products and services is • Flight control surfaces for the C-5 • Empennage, ramp and ramp door, side skin assemblies, sponson, and main critical to the continued success of landing gear panels for the V-22 • Empennage for the C-130J America’s Air Mobility mission.

68 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 Air Mobility News & Views

Changes in Top Leadership Highlight Rising Status of Air Mobility

Introduction* Gates offers Bush new Air Force Leadership Team On 9 June 2008, Defense Secretary Robert Gates offered President In the early years of the Cold War, the United States relied on Bush recommendations for a new Air Force leadership team after the strategic nuclear attack as the primary means of deterring the Soviet forced resignations of Secretary Michael Wynne and Chief of Staff Union. The intense focus on manned bombers and atomic weap- Michael Moseley amid concerns about the service’s handling of its ons led to the rise of and its leaders, the nuclear weapons arsenal. “bomber generals,” within the Air Force. The power and influence of Gates recommended Michael Donley to serve as the Air Force’s top the bomber generals peaked in the early 1960s. civilian leader and Gen. Norton Schwartz, who came up the ranks as In the following two decades, and the pow- a conventional and special operations C-130 pilot, as chief of staff. er of the “fighter generals” rose within the Air Force. Mike Worden At a change of command ceremony on 12 August, he became the described this transformation of leadership in his insightful book, first “mobility general” and first special operations pilot to lead the Rise of the Fighter Generals—The Problem of Air Force Leadership 1945- Air Force. Gates said he chose Schwartz due to his success as head 1982. Worden argued that fighter pilots rose to preeminence over of U.S. Transportation Command, supporting two wars with limited bomber pilots because the bomber generals failed to adjust to chang- capabilities. ing realities related to America’s failure in Vietnam and a growing The Pentagon chief also cited Schwartz’s experience working with conventional Soviet threat. other parts of the U.S. military and his background in special opera- The transition was complete by 1982 when a fighter pilot, General tions. “I just felt Gen. Schwartz brings fresh eyes to these issues,” Charles A. Gabriel, became Air Force Chief of Staff. Today, twenty-six Gates said. years after first assuming top command, fighter pilots no longer lead In addition, Gates recommended the Air Force’s current vice chief the Air Force. With the recent appointmens of General Norton A. of staff, Gen. Duncan McNabb, to take over Schwartz’s post at Trans- Schwartz as Air Force Chief of Staff, and General Duncan J. McNabb portation Command. McNabb has more than three decades of experi- as commander of the United States Transportation Command, the ence in airlift, refueling and logistics, making him “an ideal candidate spotlight has shifted to mobility missions – the “mobility generals” to assume the helm of this command,” Gates said in a statement. are now at the helm. During the rise of the fighter generals, mobility operations played General Schwartz Becomes 19th Chief of Staff a significant yet secondary role in airpower strategy. Since the end of At a 12 August change of command ceremony at Bolling Air Force the Cold War, however, airlift, air-refueling, and aeromedical evacu- Base, Washington, D.C., the Air Force’s 19th chief of staff spoke of ation missions flown in support of combat and humanitarian opera- mending fences and earning trust in his speech after taking charge tions have become an indispensable and direct aspect of US strategy. of the service. Mobility missions now comprise the majority of sorties controlled “Without trust, we are nothing,” Gen. Norton A. Schwartz said by the Combined Air Operations Center at Al Udeid Air Base in Qa- to the crowd of about 600 people on tar. In fact, the number of mobility missions flown in support of the base’s ceremonial lawn. “Trust must Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM outnumber be earned, yet the American public fighter and bomber sorties two to one. trusts those in uniform. We will show Mobility forces dominate air operations in the post-Cold War ourselves worthy of the sacred trust era. As the United States moved from a strategy of containment to- our leaders, our joint brethren and the ward engagement throughout the world, there was a corresponding American people place in us, because shift away from contingencies demanding heavy concentrations of this business is all about trust.” fighter and bomber planes and toward myriad complex operations Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and demanding mobility aircraft. As the number and importance of acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael mobility-centric operations increased, the number of generals with Donley both attended the ceremony, mobility expertise also increased, especially at the most senior levels along with friends, family and Airmen of the Air Force. Gen. Norton A. Schwartz who will work for General Schwartz. This change in the composition of senior Air Force leaders does (USAF Photo). “What most people don’t know is that not mean that the fighter and bomber communities are no longer General Schwartz and I have something in common: both of us were relevant. This could not be further from the truth. The world is a planning to retire,” Secretary Gates said. “I thought Washington D.C. dangerous place, and kinetic airpower remains a critical aspect of was in my rearview mirror 15 years ago, but circumstances changed national security strategy. Rather, the rise of mobility generals in and here I am today, able to do unto others what others have done the post-Cold War era indicates that the Air Force is adapting to the to me.” changing geopolitical environment. “General Schwartz’s leadership qualities make him the right man at the right time [for this job],” he said. “He is one who has lived the *Based on the abstract of a thesis entitled “The Rise of Air Mobility and Its Gener- als” by Major Laura L. Lenderman, presented to the faculty of The School Of Advanced core values of Airmen and women: integrity first, service before self, Air and Space Studies. Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama JUNE 2007. and excellence in all we do.”

“I am confident that Mike Donley, General Schwartz and the new Air Force leadership team have the qualifications, skill and commitment to excellence necessary to guide the Air Force through this transition and beyond.” —Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2008 69 Shortly before the ceremony, Secretary Gates presented the De- Secretary Gates pointed out General McNabb’s transportation and fense Distinguished Service Medal to General Schwartz in a private mobility background made him a natural choice to be the ninth meeting with the officer’s family. He also presented the general’s commander of USTRANSCOM. “With all these moving parts, and with the critical importance of every single (USTRANSCOM) mission, there is little doubt that this command requires a special kind of leader – one who can maintain a focus on details within the context of massive and myriad opera- tions. General McNabb is the right person for this job.” Upon assuming command, General McNabb said he was pleased to be able to rekindle relationships with the many friends and community leaders he met during his previous tour here as the former commander of Air Mobility Command, also headquar- tered at Scott AFB. “You all know how happy Linda and I are to be back and again privi- leged to be a part of this great community,” General McNabb said. In his remarks, the general emphasized the important role USTRANSCOM continues to play around the world, from emerging requirements in the Republic of Georgia, ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and support to FEMA and U.S. Northern Com- mand for Hurricane Gustav and preparations for Hurricanes Hanna and Ike. “It is clear our nation depends on us,” General McNabb said. “Born in war, grown to maturity in times of peace, and Gen. Norton A. Schwartz accepts the Air Force flag from Acting Sec- again sustaining our warfighters in war, the men and women retary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley Aug. 12 during a welcom- of TRANSCOM will ensure that the promises made to our men ing ceremony at D.C., in honor of General Schwartz. The general is the 19th Air Force chief of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Scott M. Ash) wife, Suzie Schwartz, with the Distinguished Public Service Award for her work with Airmen, families and wounded warriors. “We thank Suzie for her support of families,” said Secretary Don- ley, “We are grateful she’s at his side to continue to improve the lives of our Airmen.” Prior to becoming chief of staff, General Schwartz spent nearly three years as commander of Transportation Command at , Illinois, where he was the single manager for global air, land and sea transportation for the Defense Department. General Schwartz began his Air Force career in 1973 after gradu- ating from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a bachelor’s degree in political science and international affairs. During his 35-year career, he has logged more than 4,400 flying hours in a variety of aircraft and participated in war and peacetime operations in Vietnam, Iraq and Cambodia. He served in several other command assignments, including Gen. Duncan J. McNabb accepts the U.S. Transportation Command Special Operations Command Pacific, , Alaskan flag from Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates Sept. 5, during an North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, and 11th Air assumption of command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. At Force. He also served as director of the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. left is Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth L. McQuiston, USTRANSCOM com- mand chief master sergeant, who first presented the flag to Secre- General McNabb Assumes Command of USTRANSCOM tary Gates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bob Fehringer) Less than a month later on 5 September, Gen. Duncan J. McNabb and women in uniform, to the people of America, will always assumed command of U.S. Transportation Command in a ceremony be promises kept.” at Scott AFB, Illinois. His last assignment was as vice chief of staff of the Air Force at the Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Prior to that, he commanded AMC, Gates presided at the ceremony in one of the three service commands comprising USTRANSCOM. The which General McNabb became the others are the Army’s Military Surface Deployment and Distribution ninth USTRANSCOM commander. Command, also headquartered at Scott AFB, and the Navy’s Military Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of Sealift Command, with headquarters at the Washington Navy Yard, the , was the first Washington, D.C. to speak at the ceremony and lauded USTRANSCOM is one of the nine U.S. military combatant com- the efforts of U.S. Transportation Com- mands. It provides air, land and sea transportation for the De- mand. partment of Defense and is supported by Army, Navy, Air Force, “Combat operations cannot succeed Marine and Coast Guard personnel. As the new commander of Gen. Duncan J. McNabb without secure, mature lines of logistics. USTRANSCOM, General McNabb is now the Department of De- (USAF Photo). And, if you ask any TRANSCOM profes- fense distribution process owner, managing the development of sional, they’ll tell you that they’ll make it work, they get it, they live efficient and effective distribution solutions to enhance global it every single day,” the admiral said. strategic support to customers.

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